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⚓ BlackSea’s New Modular USV Doubles Payload, Power for US Navy Missions

BlackSea Technologies unveiled its Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC), purpose-built for the U.S. Navy with over 67,000 pounds of payload capacity, 900 square feet of deck space, and 198 kW of power.

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Dallas Hartley
September 25, 2025

📬 In Today’s Defense Brief

⚓ BlackSea’s New Modular USV Doubles Payload, Power for US Navy Missions Read More

🌊 Maritime Tech Startup Blue Water Autonomy, Conrad Shipyard Sign Deal for USV Production Read More

✈️ Chinese Aircraft Carrier Now Launches Fighter Jets via Electromagnetic Catapults Read More

🛡️ Patria’s CATCHR Cuts Through Signal Clutter to Reveal Hidden Threats Read More

📡 RTX Debuts Gallium Nitride-Enhanced Radar Offering ‘First-Look, First-Shoot’ Edge Read More

🎱 Plus 14 other news stories you may like

📰 Full Breakdown

⚓ BlackSea’s New Modular USV Doubles Payload, Power for US Navy Missions Read More

  • BlackSea Technologies unveiled its Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC), purpose-built for the U.S. Navy with over 67,000 pounds of payload capacity, 900 square feet of deck space, and 198 kW of power.

  • Designed on twin aluminum hulls for stability and low drag, MASC supports seven mission profiles, from anti-submarine warfare to logistics, and runs natively on the Navy’s open autonomy architecture for seamless integration.

  • With a 25-knot top speed, 3,000 nm operational range, and 10,000 nm self-deploy endurance, MASC consolidates previous Navy USV programs into one scalable, modular platform aimed at distributed lethality.

🌊 Maritime Tech Startup Blue Water Autonomy, Conrad Shipyard Sign Deal for USV Production Read More

  • Blue Water Autonomy, launched in 2024 by Navy veterans, announced a partnership with Conrad Shipyard to produce its first class of unmanned surface vessels at scale.

  • The startup has raised $61M in Series A funding and recruited senior defense industry leaders, while Conrad brings decades of shipbuilding expertise with five Gulf Coast facilities.

  • The partnership highlights momentum since the Navy’s industry day on modular USVs, as startups and major shipbuilders race to capture roles in the Navy’s forthcoming program of record.

✈️ Chinese Aircraft Carrier Now Launches Fighter Jets via Electromagnetic Catapults Read More

  • China’s Fujian carrier achieved its first electromagnetic catapult launches of J-15T and J-35 stealth fighters as well as KJ-600 early warning aircraft, marking a breakthrough in PLAN carrier aviation.

  • Unlike earlier ski-jump carriers, Fujian’s 80,000-ton flat-deck design allows aircraft to take off with full fuel and payload, enabling both long-range strike and persistent surveillance operations.

  • Officials said the milestone advances China’s shift from near-sea defense to far-sea power projection, with further trials ahead before Fujian joins the fleet.

🛡️ Patria’s CATCHR Cuts Through Signal Clutter to Reveal Hidden Threats Read More

  • Patria debuted its CATCHR electronic support measures system at EW Live 2025, capable of detecting, geolocating, and tracking radar emitters in real time through dense signal clutter.

  • The system uses passive sensors and advanced algorithms to uncover faint or hidden signals without exposing its own position, providing long-range tracking and intelligence in contested zones.

  • Applications include air defense support, electronic warfare, covert border monitoring, and persistent ISR, with tools for replay and analysis to improve planning and situational awareness.

📡 RTX Debuts Gallium Nitride-Enhanced Radar Offering ‘First-Look, First-Shoot’ Edge Read More

  • RTX introduced the APG-82(V)X, a GaN-enhanced radar that extends detection range and EW capabilities while maintaining efficiency, promising faster decision-making in contested environments.

  • With thousands of transmit-and-receive modules and open-architecture design, the radar rapidly switches between fire control, surveillance, and EW, giving aircrews earlier detection and engagement options.

  • Building on the APG-82 baseline, the new variant increases mission effectiveness and survivability while remaining modular for cost-effective upgrades; production is set to follow development in California.

🌏 Other Important News

✈️ Air

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  • Shield AI flies BQM-177A target drone with Hivemind autonomy system Read More

  • USAF awards contract for MTS training simulator Read More

  • Firehawk rocket motors to support USAF programs Read More

  • Constantly evolving aerial threats demand adaptive training, experts warn Read More

  • As EW proliferates, Air Force Spectrum Warfare Wing accelerates organic waveform development Read More

  • RTX’s Raytheon and Avio USA expand collaboration on Mk 104 rocket motor Read More

  • Joint Fires Network Integrated Program Office established under Air Force Read More

🛡️ Land

  • Military ground robots now gain amphibious mobility Read More

  • Army pivots away from ISVs with new autonomy initiative Read More

🛰️ Space

  • Space Force will own next-gen “Neighborhood Watch” satellites built on commercial tech Read More

  • Space Force to require refueling capability for next-gen “Neighborhood Watch” satellites Read More

🌍 Global & Policy

  • AFSOC prepping potential Venezuela-related training missions Read More

  • U.S. had no prior indications of Israeli strike on Qatar, officials say Read More

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