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Gavin Gardner

Coverage of Gavin Gardner in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 29 · 13:56 UTCMost recent: Jun 29 · 20:14 UTC
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U.S. Armyorganization28th Theater Sustainment Commandorganization2US Pacific Command (PACOM)organization1Government Accountability Office (GAO)organization1Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs)topic1Hawaiiplace1Koreaplace1Japanplace1Philippinesplace1Australiaplace1Singaporeplace1Thailandplace1Ronald P. Clarkperson15th Transportation Companyorganization1Pacificplace1autonomous vesselstopic1US Army Pacificorganization1
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  • SECURITYJun 29 · 20:14 UTCBUSINESS INSIDER
    The US Army is looking to drone boats to alleviate its watercraft problems in the Pacific

    The US Army is exploring drone boats to address declining readiness and size of its watercraft fleet in the Pacific. It plans to test an autonomous vessel by next summer and potentially acquire 30-100 medium-sized uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) for supply and transport missions. The Army's current watercraft mission-capable rate dropped below 40% in 2024 due to maintenance issues.

  • SECURITYJun 29 · 13:56 UTCDEFENSE NEWS
    Army wants up to 100 drone boats to fill watercraft gap in Pacific

    The U.S. Army plans to acquire 30 to 100 autonomous drone boats to address a Pacific watercraft shortage, with testing set for 2025. The Army's fleet has declined from 134 vessels in 2018 to 70 in 2024, with mission-capable rates dropping below 40%. Maj. Gen. Gavin Gardner and Gen. Ronald Clark emphasized the need for heavy-duty autonomous vessels to transport supplies and equipment in the region.

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