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DARPA's Manta Ray drone for underwater military operations aces initial tests


Under the Manta Ray program, US research agency DARPA aimed to develop a completely new class of uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs), drawing inspiration from the massive "winged"...

Under the Manta Ray program, US research agency DARPA aimed to develop a completely new class of uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs), drawing inspiration from the massive "winged" fish of the same name. According to the official Manta Ray program website, the UUV drone has been designed to undertake long-duration, long-range missions in oceanic environments inaccessible to humans. The completed Manta Ray drone encompasses all the essential features outlined in DARPA's original vision, including the ability to carry payloads for various missions.

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