{"id":10809,"date":"2025-05-24T16:52:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T08:52:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mymilitarytimes.com\/?p=10809"},"modified":"2025-05-31T16:54:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T08:54:54","slug":"royal-malaysian-navy-to-trial-new-unmanned-surface-vehicle-from-us-firm-swiftships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mymilitarytimes.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/24\/royal-malaysian-navy-to-trial-new-unmanned-surface-vehicle-from-us-firm-swiftships\/","title":{"rendered":"Royal Malaysian Navy to Trial New Unmanned Surface Vehicle from US Firm Swiftships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>LANGKAWI, 22 May 2025<\/strong> \u2013 The <strong>Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN)<\/strong> is set to trial a new <strong>Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV)<\/strong> supplied by <strong>Swiftships<\/strong>, a <strong>marine robotics specialist based in Los Angeles<\/strong>, as part of its move towards integrating unmanned systems into future naval operations.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the RMN has acknowledged the increasing need for unmanned maritime systems, the current arrangement with Swiftships is limited to operational trials with <strong>no binding commitment to purchase<\/strong> at this stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"\/\/cauliflowertoaster.com\/593769d30c3301892527b9b6c9c118e7\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\n<div id=\"container-593769d30c3301892527b9b6c9c118e7\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The selected <strong>Swift Sea Stalker (S3)<\/strong> USV is specifically designed for <strong>surveillance and intelligence-gathering<\/strong> operations. It is fully transportable by air and land, allowing for rapid deployment across diverse operational theatres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Built with an <strong>aluminium hull<\/strong>, the craft measures <strong>6.1 metres in length<\/strong>, with a <strong>beam of 1.82 metres<\/strong> and a <strong>shallow draught of just 0.61 metre<\/strong>, enhancing its operability in both coastal and shallow-water environments. Propelled by a <strong>petrol engine with waterjet propulsion<\/strong>, it also features a <strong>gyrostabiliser<\/strong> for enhanced stability during high-speed or rough-weather missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vessel boasts a <strong>fuel capacity exceeding 750 litres<\/strong>, granting it an <strong>impressive operating range of 800 to 1,000 nautical miles<\/strong> and an <strong>endurance of up to five days<\/strong> \u2014 making it ideal for extended patrols and persistent maritime monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3314475734161595\" data-ad-slot=\"7610079946\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Sensor capabilities include a <strong>marine radar<\/strong>, <strong>Automatic Identification System (AIS)<\/strong>, <strong>Global Positioning System (GPS)<\/strong>, and an <strong>infrared camera<\/strong>, offering versatile situational awareness. There is also provision for mounting a <strong>7.62mm machine gun<\/strong>, which would significantly boost its tactical effectiveness in deterrence and light engagement scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This trial marks a significant step in the RMN\u2019s exploration of <strong>autonomous and remotely operated maritime systems<\/strong>, in line with the Malaysian Armed Forces\u2019 vision for a future-ready defence capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The introduction of this platform follows the RMN\u2019s ongoing use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), including the ScanEagle, through its <strong>601 Squadron<\/strong>, and demonstrates Malaysia\u2019s expanding interest in <strong>multi-domain unmanned technologies<\/strong> to enhance maritime security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LANGKAWI, 22 May 2025 \u2013 The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is set to trial a new Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) supplied by Swiftships, a marine robotics specialist based in Los Angeles, as part of its move towards integrating unmanned systems into future naval operations. 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