Variant 7

Country of Origin: USA

Variant 7 is an unmanned surface vessel (USV) built from advanced composite materials (HDPE and fiberglass). It is engineered for extended-range operations; it supports a wide array of missions, including integrated launch and recovery for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

In production.

WorkBoat reported on May 22, 2026, that Blue Ops president Barry Hinckley revealed the Variant 7 timeline. The vessel's design was finalized in 2025, followed by production in October 2025 and...

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