California firm Saildrone is heading deeper into naval operations with a new long-range unmanned surface vessel (USV) designed to hunt submarines.
Called Spectre, the 52-meter (170-feet) vessel displaces 250 tonnes (551,000 pounds) and features a 43-meter (140-foot) composite wing.
It is capable of reaching speeds of up to 30 knots (56 kilometers/35 miles per hour) with a range of 3,280 nautical miles (6,074 kilometers/3,775 miles) in flat water.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: 30 Knots at Sea: Saildrone Reveals New USV Built for Anti-Submarine Warfare
