The Textron Systems CUSV (Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle) is a proven uncrewed maritime capability that provides naval personnel with a powerful force multiplier while enabling them to operate at safe standoff distances, and has been selected as the system of choice for the U.S. Department of Defense’s first small USV program of record. The advanced vessel is equipped with a specialized version of Textron’s common command-and-control system that has also successfully been used to support UAS platforms over more than one million flight hours.
The vessel can be launched from ports, Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) and vessels of opportunity, and is equipped with advanced autonomy capabilities including sophisticated collision and hazard avoidance. The modular large-capacity payload bay can be easily and quickly reconfigured to serve multiple missions, including:
- ISR
- Mine counter-measures (MCM) – identifying and triggering mines
- Expeditionary warfare & maritime force protection – identifying and engaging remote targets
- Patrolling and port security
- Offensive mine-laying
- Non-lethal weaponry
The vessel is compliant with NATO Standardization Agreement (STANAG) 4586, Joint Architecture for Unmanned Systems (JAUS) protocol and Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) communication architecture.
Specifications:
| Endurance: | 20+ hrs |
| Towing Capacity: | 4000+ lbs at 20 knots |
| Survivability: | Up to Sea State 5 (13 ft/4 m waves) |
| Communications: | Datalink-agnostic, SATCOM-capable |
