Reported 8 months ago
A recent satellite image captured by Google Maps revealed the US Navy's latest underwater unmanned submersible 'Manta Ray' parked at a naval base in California, sparking discussions online. The Manta Ray, produced by Northrop Grumman, is part of the US Navy's development of long-range underwater weapons. It can be disassembled and transported in standard containers without the need for specialized port facilities. The advanced underwater drone can stay submerged for extended periods without refueling and anchor itself in deep waters, utilizing gliding propulsion provided by a pair of propellers on its 'wings'. Speculations suggest the Navy's development of drone technology may be directed towards strategic countermeasures against submarine activities by Russia and China.
Source: YAHOO