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Blue Water Autonomy unveils Liberty-class USV for the U.S. Navy.
Blue Water Autonomy unveiled its first vessel, the Liberty-class, during WEST 2026 in San Diego. The autonomous vessel design draws on successful Axe Bow hull and targets first vessel completion and serial production for the U.S. Navy this year. Naval News' US contributor talked to Ryan Maatta, Head of Marine Engineering, to find out more about this new unmanned surface vessel (USV).

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Liberty is a 190-foot steel autonomous ship with a range of over 10,000 nautical miles and over 150 metric tons of payload capacity. The autonomous surface vessel was designed in partnership with Damen, with construction beginning at Conrad Shipyard in March 2026. The first vessel is expected to be completed for the U.S. Navy later this year under a program of record.