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DARPA’s massive Manta Ray robotic sub hits the sea


DARPA has finally unveiled more of its mysterious Manta Ray robotic sub, with impressive new images of the prototype Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (UUV) undergoing its first sea trials off the coast of Southern California.

DARPA has finally unveiled more of its mysterious Manta Ray robotic sub, with impressive new images of the prototype Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (UUV) undergoing its first sea trials off the coast of Southern California. This first test period, which took place in February and March, focused on the Manta Ray's hydrodynamic performance while submerged, and the operation of the propulsion, steering, buoyancy, propellers, and control surfaces. "Once deployed, the vehicle uses efficient, buoyancy-driven gliding to move through the water.The craft is designed with several payload bays of multiple sizes and types to enable a wide variety of naval mission sets."

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