TLDR: The Department of Defense has awarded Accelint, a technology company specializing in AI and autonomy solutions, a contract under the EMC² program for its MV-20 small unmanned surface vessels (sUSVs). These vessels are designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, and will enhance the U.S. Naval Maritime team’s capabilities with reconfigurable, autonomous assets.
Tucson, Arizona-based technology firm Accelint has secured a significant contract from the Department of Defense (DOD) for the delivery of its MV-20 small unmanned surface vessels (sUSVs). The contract falls under the Expeditionary Missions Consortium-Crane (EMC²) program and aims to bolster the capabilities of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Maritime Domain portfolio team.
The MV-20 sUSV is characterized by its open architecture and is equipped with a comprehensive sensor suite, designed to accommodate various mission-specific payloads. According to an Accelint press release, these vessels are engineered for a broad range of operations, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), as well as both kinetic and non-kinetic missions. Their primary role will be to augment the U.S. Naval Maritime team, providing forward-deployed, reconfigurable assets crucial for enhancing maritime domain awareness and supporting operational missions.
Accelint CEO Mike Betzer expressed the company’s pride in the partnership, stating, “We are honored to partner with the Department of Defense on this critical program. The MV-20 sUSV exemplifies our commitment to delivering innovative autonomous solutions that boost naval readiness and mission success.”
The MV-20 is designed to be a cost-effective solution within its class, facilitating large-scale deployment. It boasts features such as high speed, long endurance, and the ability to operate effectively in extreme sea states. Its modular payload integration ensures multi-mission flexibility, and its open architecture design adheres to “Buy America” requirements.
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Accelint is known for its development of artificial intelligence, sensor, software, and autonomy solutions tailored for defense and maritime applications. The company views this contract as a pivotal step in its ongoing collaboration with the DOD to advance unmanned vessel technology. Accelint’s expertise in AI is further highlighted by its structure, being a unified organization that includes Hypergiant Industries, a company at the forefront of AI technology for defense and critical infrastructure sectors.
