Lockheed Martin, a leader in global security and aerospace, has been awarded a $12.3 million contract to start the first phase of the Manta Ray program (artist impression). The ultimate goal is allowing soldiers to continue their mission on land without being interrupted to power, maintain and refuel an underwater machine
Daily Mail: New class of 'extra-large' Manta Ray underwater drones will be built by Lockheed Martin after Pentagon awards the firm $12.3 million
* Lockheed Martin has been chosen by DARPA to start its Manta Ray program
* The firm received a $12.3 million contract to start the first phase of the program
* It will have long distance and range and will not need a human commander
Lockheed Martin, a leader in global security and aerospace, has been awarded a $12.3 million contract to start the first phase of the Manta Ray program.
The contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) will fund the research, development and demonstration of an 'extra-large' unmanned underwater vehicle.
The military machine will be the first in a new class of long duration, long range and payload-capable unmanned undersea vehicles, which carry out missions without the need of human interference.
The ultimate goal is allowing soldiers to continue their mission on land without being interrupted to power, maintain and refuel an underwater machine.
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Update: Lockheed Martin receives $12.3 million to develop underwater drone (UPI).
WNU Editor: Interesting concept (if they can make it work).
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