Tech company Leidos has secured a task order from Naval Sea Systems Command to manage, operate, and maintain the U.S. Navy’s Overlord and medium unmanned surface vessels (USVs). The task order has a one-year base period with two one-year options and could be worth up to around $95 million if all options are exercised. Leidos has extensive experience in autonomous vessel design and operations, having delivered four operational medium-sized USVs to the Navy. The company’s expertise will contribute to the Navy’s efforts to integrate unmanned vessels into distributed maritime operations, providing new capabilities for future naval operations.
