Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV)

Textron Systems originally developed the Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV) multimission system for the anti-submarine warfare (ASW) mission module for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program. It features a modular architecture, reconfigurable payload bay and high tow force capacity. The system is compatible with both LCS classes. It has since been developed for mine countermeasures missions.

The Textron CUSV is the core of the U.S. Navy's first unmanned surface vessel, the...