US Navy Ghost Fleet robotic ship launches SM-6 anti-aircraft missile for the first time

7 September 2021

The US Navy continues to implement the Master of the Phantom fleet", within the framework of which surface tests are carried out robots. According to the press service of the Pentagon, at this stage, the Ranger robot tested a universal launcher.

According to the report, the tests of the robot were carried out on September 3. For testing, a modular launcher was installed on board the Ranger robot, which launched the SM-6 anti-aircraft missile. Whether an air target was hit or it was a launch to check the operation of the installation itself is not reported, and other details of the tests are also lacking. Earlier it was reported that the US Navy is conducting a second phase of testing, within which the integration of control systems and combat load is carried out, as well as tactical experiments are carried out.

It is noted that the mobile universal launcher can launch other types of missiles, in particular the cruise Tomahawk, which significantly expands the range of tasks that surface robots can perform.

Currently, the US Navy's Ghost Fleet has two robots, the Ranger and the Nomad, converted from fast commercial supply vessels. According to previously published information, in 2022, the US Navy will include two large robotic ships with a displacement of 900 to 1800 tons, there is no exact data.

See the game-changing, cross-domain, cross-service concepts the Strategic Capabilities Office and @USNavy are rapidly developing: an SM-6 launched from a modular launcher off of USV Ranger. Such drives the future of joint innovation capabilities. #DoDInnovates pic.twitter.com/yCG57lFcNW
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Sidor Amenpodestovich 7 September 2021 14: 52
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Fiery Cat, your way out!
1. OgnennyiKotik 7 September 2021 14: 57
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  Fiery Cat, your way out!
YOU 7 September 2021 14: 53
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It is very dangerous if the robot decides to start. Especially on long-range missiles.
1. OgnennyiKotik 7 September 2021 15: 00
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  It is very dangerous if the decision to start is made by the robot.
  
  No options. There is no other way to shoot down a hypersonic missile / warhead. The time from detection, identification, target acquisition and launch is very short. There is simply no place for a person in this.
2. knn54 7 September 2021 15: 04
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  YOU agree, maybe an anti-aircraft missile and "pulnut" on its own.
  1. OgnennyiKotik 7 September 2021 15: 09
    
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    Not only anti-aircraft. It is a versatile, modular launcher. Type Club-K
    
    Tomahawks were tested from the ground version of this installation.
3. isv000 7 September 2021 15: 33
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  It is very dangerous if the robot decides to start. Especially on long-range missiles.
  
  If only the long-range liner does not take for the target ...
  1. Alex777 7 September 2021 17: 29
    
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    So far, we are talking about 2 pieces, and I strongly doubt that the experiment will receive a large-scale continuation. There are more organizational questions than answers.
Flooding 7 September 2021 14: 54
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only robots with anti-aircraft missiles were still lacking for earthlings
we have few planes shot down by people whose identities have not been able to establish for years
1. kig 7 September 2021 15: 26
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  that's just robots with anti-aircraft missiles, earthlings did not have enough
  
  These ships (at least these two) are not robots, that is, not artificially intelligent machines operating on their own. They are remotely controlled from the shore.
  1. Flooding 7 September 2021 15: 40
    
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    Quote: kig
    These ships (at least these two) are not robots, that is, not artificially intelligent machines operating on their own.
    
    under the Ghost Fleet Overlord program, two surface craft of the same type were created - Ranger and Nomad.
    Not long ago, Nomad completed a voyage from one coast of the United States to another through the Panama Canal, a journey of thousands of nautical miles.
    According to the Americans, 98% of the trip was covered in autonomous mode.
    Judge for yourself how autonomous these vessels are.
    1. kig 7 September 2021 15: 53
      
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      they are called unmanned vessel, that is, ships without a crew. In addition, there is a direct indication of the control method:
      mission command and control for the NOMAD transit was conducted from an ashore Unmanned Operations Center operated by US Navy Sailors from Surface Development Squadron One, an official service release said.
      1. Flooding 7 September 2021 16: 02
        
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        In addition, there is a direct indication of the way to control
        
        one does not contradict the other
        commands are given from the command center, which the device executes in autonomous mode
        naturally, the swimming took place under the full control of the operators, otherwise life could not
        Naturally, various commands were issued from the control room in order to test the work in various conditions
        I did not claim that these AI devices are at the level of the T-800
        I just disputed your words
        Quote: kig
        These ships (at least these two) are not robots, that is, not artificial intelligence machines.
        
        At the same time, the autonomous actions associated with the implementation of the assigned task fully comply with the requirements for robotics.
        This is a robot.
        
        kig 7 September 2021 16: 20
        
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        We are arguing about the same thing. These are nuances. In any case, this is a great achievement, especially considering that there are no longer two or three such ships there, it is just that this two has become the most famous.
alch3mist 7 September 2021 14: 58
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Damn, you can't get enough of Zirconov!
1. bayard 8 September 2021 05: 30
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  Yes, they do not take "Zircon".
  Unless on the counter, and he will scratch completely without maneuver ... and find out much ahead of time.
  And that is unlikely.
  In addition, a direct hit - there is a plasma cocoon - it is large.
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The US Navy continues to implement the Master of the Ghost Fleet program, which tests surface robots.

I translate into Russian - the USA is developing a new SDI)))
1. bayard 8 September 2021 05: 32
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  Air defense / missile defense marine unmanned platforms.
tralflot1832 7 September 2021 15: 07
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It will go on like this, the laws of navigation will have to be rewritten. When can this robotic scow be drowned?
1. isv000 7 September 2021 15: 31
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  And she will cross the net along the course, she will not wind it around the screw!
  
  And this is a thought! Inexpensive and tasteful. Instruct wallets at the likely rate and wait for a bite! ..
  1. tralflot1832 7 September 2021 15: 34
    
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    Fisherman, fisherman sees from afar! Let's return drifter fishing.
    1. isv000 7 September 2021 15: 39
      
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      Fisherman, fisherman sees from afar! Let's return drifter fishing.
      
      Well, yes, then burn out the electronics, remove the brass - and let yourself float, with open Kingston ...
URAL72 7 September 2021 15: 11
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Fleet robotization is, of course, very important, but I think it is most relevant for submariners and mine sweeping forces. You can robotize high-speed RTOs for Caliber. And air defense / missile defense ... With our geographical position, ice conditions in the adjacent seas, I think it is not relevant yet.
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copied our Club-K,
1. isv000 7 September 2021 15: 35
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  copied our Club-K,
  
  What did you want from the descendants of the robbers?
sen 7 September 2021 15: 31
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The Drive writes that they are demonstrating the military's concept that surface robots will disperse over long distances and strike at landmarks received from other platforms, such as satellites or reconnaissance aircraft.
Ax Matt 7 September 2021 16: 40
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According to the rules of the media, when giving a quote in an authentic language, a translation is immediately given !!!
The author of the article is not!
certero 7 September 2021 21: 58
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there is simply no place for a person.

Most likely, there will be no place for a person in the navy at all in the near future.
certero 7 September 2021 21: 59
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This is how the world of future wars is gradually looming before us. Russia should be very active in this direction, too.
Gunther 7 September 2021 22: 51
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there are two Robot - Ranger and Nomad converted from fast commercial supply vessels.

from the terminology of the author it is simply a misfortune to call unmanned vessels a "robot".
"ROBOT
(Czech. robot) - a term first used by K. Čapek in the play "RUR" in 1920, which often refers to machines with the so-called. anthropomorphic (human-like) action; usually they are given an external resemblance to a person. Such robots are usually exhibits at technical exhibitions. In industrial production and scientific research, industrial robots are used - automatic software-controlled manipulators that perform work operations with complex spatial movements. "
okay, another video from the deceased "Boston dynamics" will pull on the robot, but the unmanned ship is a robot, this is a medal from Peskov
Kushka 7 September 2021 23: 07
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Quote: certero
Quote: OgnennyiKotik
there is simply no place for a person.

Most likely, there will be no place for a person in the navy at all in the near future.

There is no navigating bridge, officer of the watch and helmsman. There is no commander, just as there is no commander's cabin. There is no navigator and his cabin with all the bells and whistles. There are no cockpits for the team, there is no cabin company. Kabmuz and (sorry), there is no latrine. There are no radio rooms and no infirmary ..... And sho is there at all?
Maybe there is no windlass with an anchor? Well then, this is not a ship at all!