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Serco to Support US Navy’s Unmanned Maritime Systems

Under a new contract to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division’s (NSWCCD) Naval Architecture and Engineering Department, Serco will assist the U.S. Navy with the development and testing of autonomous driving for unmanned surface vessels (USV) By Joseph Macey / 14 Dec 2023

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Serco has been awarded the Autonomy and Vehicle Control Systems/ Testing and Evaluations contract to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division’s (NSWCCD) Naval Architecture and Engineering Department. 

Under this new program, the company will assist the U.S. Navy with the development and testing of autonomous driving for unmanned surface vessels (USV). The three-year contract has an estimated value of $68 million. 

Under the contract, Serco will deliver services and products in support of autonomy and vessel control systems including systems integration, configuration management, and software development of autonomous systems. In addition, the company shall provide services in support of testing and evaluation of unmanned maritime systems for future deployment into fleet operations.

“We are honored to further our work supporting the US Navy in the autonomous and unmanned vessel space,” said Tom Watson, Chief Executive Officer at Serco Inc. “These new ships will carry out important missions, improve operational efficiency, and most notably protect the lives and safety of our sailors.”

Serco plans to perform work in Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA, with supplemental support provided in San Diego, CA; Washington, DC; and Gulfport, MS; and surrounding Gulf Coast areas.

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Posted by Joseph Macey Joseph Macey is a Content Specialist at Defense Advancement, where he has focused on emerging defense technologies since joining in 2022. His expertise spans tactical UAS, rugged computing, and Satellite Communication Systems. After graduating in Journalism from Falmouth University, Joseph began his career in 2019 as a local reporter. His journalism background enhances both his reporting and interview skills, enabling him to provide insightful, authoritative analysis of the latest trends shaping the defense industry. Connect
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