2483 — Medusa

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Description

MEDUSA is a medium class UUV capable of offensive mining capabilities deployed from a submarine. MEDUSA features torpedo tube launch capability, long range, high payload placement accuracy, and can support heavy payloads. A demonstration system was developed and tested in FY21 with dummy payloads using a land-based launch facility and surface launched in-water demonstrations. Lessons learned from the demonstration informed a program start in FY 2022 and competitive award to Industry in FY 2024 to develop and produce tactical prototype systems.