Coverage of the new unmanned surface vessels (USV) showcased by Blacksea Technologies during Sea Air Space 2026. Naval News’ Ethan Gossrow interviewed Todd Greene, Director of Advanced Technologies at Blacksea, about the new COMET and GARC block 2. ===================== Built in just one month, Comet is the latest evolution of a hull design with over two decades of operational history in the U.S. Navy. The same modular, mission-configurable concept first delivered in the early 2000s now runs at 45+ knots with a 10,000 lb payload capacity, ready for MCM, EW, ASW, and beyond. Named for a Baltimore privateer, Comet is built on a simple principle: move fast and carry more. During the War of 1812, Baltimore’s privateer schooners — fast, nimble, and built to outmaneuver far larger fleets — became America’s most effective asymmetric weapon at sea. The Chasseur, known as the “Pride of Baltimore,

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