RMN receives first USV from Swiftships

LANGKAWI: The Royal Malaysian Navy yesterday received an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) from United States-based defence firm Swiftships. The acquisition of the Swift Sea Stalker (S3) USV will bolster the navy’s surveillance and intelligence-gathering capabilities and can also be equipped with armaments to serve as a deterrence. The RMN said the introduction of the S3 opened up new opportunities for the exploration of additional unmanned platforms.