The USX-1 Defiant is the world’s first 240-ton Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV), developed under DARPA’s “No Manning Required Ship” (NOMARS) program.
Built by Serco North America, it is a complete reimagination of what a ship can be.
The vessel operates without a captain or crew. It doesn’t even have windows, a bridge or crew quarters.
It weighs 240 tons and stretches to 180 feet, making it the first naval ship in the world to be made from a clean sheet with a philosophy, i.e., zero provision for human beings.
Traditionally, unmanned ships looked like normal vessels minus the crew. They had railings, bathrooms, galleys and bridges. These structures wasted a lot of space and added weight to the vessel.
The USX-1 Defiant is different in this regard since it eliminates everything needed by humans, from air conditioning systems to waste management, storage, living quarters, etc., giving ample space to architects to bring together a machine which is unique and mission-focused.
Since it has no bridge
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