Textron Systems has launched its fifth-generation uncrewed surface vessel, the Multi Mission Uncrewed Surface Vessel (MMUSV). Developed under a 2025 U.S. Navy award, this new craft significantly expands upon the capabilities of its predecessor, the proven CUSV®.
The MMUSV is engineered for extended operations, offering longer range and higher endurance to support complex missions. Its enhanced design doubles the fuel and payload capacity, capable of carrying up to 13,000 pounds, and features a towing capacity exceeding 4,000 pounds. Built to operate in challenging conditions with survivability up to Sea State 5, the vessel is presented as a low-cost, rapid-production solution leveraging Textron’s four decades of autonomous systems experience.
This versatility allows the MMUSV to address a broad spectrum of naval needs, including surface warfare, mine countermeasures (MCM), and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). The vessel is intended to augment the capacity of the U.S. Navy and allied fleets.
David Phillips, Senior Vice President of Air, Land and Sea Systems, emphasized the company’s legacy. “As an industry leader, our decades of expertise in design and integration deliver unrivaled maritime strength,” he stated. “The scalable MMUSV ensures we can provide these enhanced capabilities rapidly and efficiently.”
Textron Systems’ history with the Navy runs deep, as the originator of the CUSV used in the Unmanned Influence Sweep System (UISS) program. The company continues its support through ongoing contracts for the Littoral Combat Ship mission packages, including fleet sustainment and the development of next-generation minesweeping technology like the MAGNUSS system. The introduction of the MMUSV marks the latest step in this enduring partnership, aiming to provide a advanced, multi-role autonomous vessel for modern maritime challenges.
