U.S. Navy Deploys First Mine Countermeasure USV Embarked On USS Canberra

US Navy Deploys First Mine Countermeasure USV Embarked on USS Canberra
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The U.S. Navy reportedly embarked on the first Mine Countermeasures Mission Package (abbreviated as MCM MP) on the USS Canberra on 18 April.

The MCM MP is currently on LCS 30, and the Navy is excited about the first deployment of the MCM Mission Package in FY 2025.

As part of the embarking process, the Navy installed unmanned vehicles, sensors, support containers, and software that helps Sailors execute MCM operations via an Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship.

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