Northrop Grumman's experimental extra-large unmanned underwater vehicle, Manta Ray, successfully completed at-sea trials, demonstrating first-of-kind capabilities for long-duration, long-range operations. DARPA and the U.S. Navy are engaged in next steps for the drone. Meanwhile, the Houthi rebels in Yemen have unleashed drones and missiles to disrupt merchant shipping in the Red Sea and potentially extend their attacks to the Mediterranean. The U.S. military has engaged and destroyed drones launched by the Houthi rebels over the Red Sea, with concerns about the broader implications of these actions.
Yemen's Houthi terrorists say they targeted ships in Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean - Reuters
#Yemen's Houthis say they targeted ships in Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean #oott https://t.co/p4Ad2vzmur
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim 2 attacks in Gulf of Aden as Iran official renews nuclear bomb threats https://t.co/xPJP2DxgBV
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim two attacks in Gulf of Aden as Iranian official renews nuclear bomb threats https://t.co/XzqYeZYs4R
🇾🇪 The Yemeni Armed Forces announces the targeting of: 🔻MSC DIEGO israeli ship 🔻MSC GINA israeli ship 🔻MSC VITTORIA ship 🔻Two other military operations In the Gulf of Aden https://t.co/3dYbYIpiXF
Yemen's Houthis say they targeted ships in Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean https://t.co/y8v4JTSmS2 https://t.co/ZKRm3EZ5z6
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis targeted two ships, the MSC DEGO and the MSC GINA, in the Gulf of Aden using a number of ballistic missiles and drones. https://t.co/CBzx63EsMn
The Houthi Terrorist Group in Yemen has released a Statement today in which they claim to have launched an Attack utilizing Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile on 3 Commercial Ships, which they claim are linked to Israel, in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Sea; the 3 Ships are claimed to be… https://t.co/ezIFKEWJZu
⚠️ YEMEN'S HOUTHIS SAY THEY TARGETED SHIPS IN GULF OF ADEN, INDIAN OCEAN Full Story → https://t.co/JOdHEiX3wx Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis targeted two ships, the MSC DEGO and the MSC GINA, in the Gulf of Aden using a number of ballistic missiles and drones, the group's… https://t.co/DQxWKwEMxh
According to a statement by @EUNAVFORASPIDES, on May 6, ITS FASAN repelled UAVs launched by the #Houthis while the frigate was providing protection to a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden. 🔗More on this attack: https://t.co/E5yVsDNU7K https://t.co/OAjBpd3V99
U.S. Central Command has announced that the Houthi Terrorist Group in Yemen launched 3 One-Way “Suicide” Drones and 1 Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile today towards the Gulf of Aden, with a Coalition Naval Vessel having Successfully Intercepted one of the Drones while another was…
The US @CENTCOM says “Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists launched three uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) over the Gulf of Aden from Houthi controlled areas in Yemen” on Monday. “A coalition ship successfully engaged one UAS, @CENTCOM forces successfully engaged the second UAS, and the…
May 7 CENTCOM Update Between approximately 11:02 p.m.and 11:48 p.m. (Sanaa time) on May 6, Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists launched three uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) over the Gulf of Aden from Houthi controlled areas in Yemen. A coalition ship successfully engaged one UAS,… https://t.co/ZyWcMIVMD4
85% of U.S. state drone fleets are Chinese-made. https://t.co/YKhQB6rTGZ
Sea Drone Warfare Has Arrived. the U.S. Is Floundering. https://t.co/QvYIyOv2jv
U.S. Military Destroys Iranian-Backed Houthi Drone Over Red Sea on Monday Read More: https://t.co/59QeUEgFBV
The US @CENTCOM says its forces “successfully engaged and destroyed one uncrewed aerial system (UAS) launched by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists over the Red Sea” on Monday. “It was determined the UAS presented an imminent threat to US, coalition forces, and merchant vessels in…
The US army claimed on Tuesday overnight to have destroyed a Houthi launched UAV above the Red Sea. https://t.co/JMfRK1lM8v
The US Army: Destroying a drone launched by the Houthis over the Red Sea
A futuristic uncrewed underwater vehicle, or UUV, has completed full-scale testing in the waters off Point Mugu in Ventura County. 🌊 The craft uses buoyancy-driven gliding to move through the water "without need for on-site human logistics," according to the company. It also… https://t.co/cm4Bbvccro
U.S. MILITARY SAYS IT DESTROYED A DRONE LAUNCHED BY HOUTHIS OVER THE RED SEA
US MILITARY DESTROYS HOUTHI-LAUNCHED DRONE OVER THE RED SEA
May 6 Red Sea Update At approximately 10:47 a.m. (Sanaa time) on May 6, 2024, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully engaged and destroyed one uncrewed aerial system (UAS) launched by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists over the Red Sea. It was determined the… https://t.co/v2CyX3yUxm
The US Navy is becoming vulnerable as the development of naval drones fails The US Navy's efforts to build a fleet of unmanned ships are going nowhere. The thing is that the Pentagon remains interested in large-scale shipbuilding projects, which demonstrates the weakness of the… https://t.co/rCTH15xa2Z
What does an expanded reach of the #Houthi mean for the US? It could bring #Gaza pier & the ships involved into range, or ships transiting the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean. Plus, the sailing of the Iranian drone carrier, Shahid Mahdavi, exposes ships to a myriad of threats. https://t.co/npH1zz8ujw https://t.co/XKBx6x5tp5
Yemen’s Houthis threaten to extend their attacks on Israel-bound shipping to the Mediterranean after months of strikes on vessels in the Red Sea - how can they reach that far? #terrorism https://t.co/qmjQLqnpPq
"We will target any ship heading to Israeli ports in the Mediterranean, in any area we are able to reach," a spokeperson of the Houthis said. This may indicate that the conflict area is broadening Sources : @NatGeo @mercoglianos @LloydsList https://t.co/SpacKPwlE2
Military weapons developers announced last week that the Manta Ray, a new uncrewed underwater vehicle built by Northrop Grumman, has successfully completed testing. READ: https://t.co/vN7YDROHNq https://t.co/o1klINodBX
🚨🇺🇸 US NAVY TESTS NEW 'MANTA RAY' SEA DRONE U.S. Navy has tested the futuristic "Manta Ray" sea drone, which can anchor to the sea floor and hibernate for long periods without refueling. It's designed to detect Russian and Chinese submarines, deliver payloads with… https://t.co/kNZyK1KwpY https://t.co/eBmEBXo2nz
🚨🇺🇸 SEA DRONE WARFARE TAKES CENTER STAGE | U.S. IS STRUGGLING Ukraine and Yemeni-backed Houthi forces have transformed ocean warfare with explosive-laden sea drones. While the Pentagon aims to counter China's naval power with the Replicator initiative, traditional shipbuilding… https://t.co/Are8Kby4hI
Sea drone warfare has arrived. The U.S. is floundering. https://t.co/RbcEU665GW https://t.co/zNbkH4JChL
Maritime news has just surfaced off the coast of southern California 🌊 The Manta Ray UUV Prototype completed its first series of underwater testing, and the successful results mean this vehicle will be headed to real-world operations soon. (cc: @DARPA) https://t.co/AzHc71dwLU
The #Houthis in #Yemen, another proxy carefully nurtured by #Iran over the years, have unleashed their drones and missiles to play havoc with merchant shipping in the maritime lanes of the #RedSea, argues @navdeepsuri https://t.co/eTDhhFgbhu
New images show massive “Manta Ray” underwater drone underway 👀 The extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) demonstrates “first-of-kind capabilities” for a new class of long-duration, long-range, payload-capable UUVs. DARPA is engaging with the U.S. Navy on next steps. https://t.co/ovSR99VdYp
NORTHROP'S COLOSSAL MANTA RAY UNDERWATER DRONE PASSES AT-SEA TESTS (Defense News) Northrop Grumman's massive Manta Ray underwater test bed completed at-sea trials this year, validating its ability to operate below the waves and with minimal human contact. In a photo first… https://t.co/7WFqclIxQU
Northrop Grumman’s Manta Ray is an experimental, extra-large unmanned underwater vehicle. https://t.co/CPInVeVMWf