Posted in Beijing 2024-01-29 09:51.
According to the U.S. Navy News Network on January 25, the U.S. Navy Command Task Force 59 announced the creation of a new task force focused on unmanned operations at a ceremony in Bahrain.
This task force is called "Task Force 59."1", focusing on the operational deployment of unmanned systems in cooperation with manned operators to enhance maritime security throughout the Middle East.
We're bringing emerging, relevant technologies to warfighters, and we're moving fast," said Brigadier General Colin Koridan of Task Force 59, "Breaking the mold of the traditional acquisition model requires a level of connective tissue between industry partners and end-user operators, and 591 responded to this request. Our sailors will be there to ensure the seamless integration of new technologies introduced in the theater of operations. ”
Luis Echeverria, a surface warfare officer who worked with Task Force 59 on more than 60,000 hours of unmanned operations in 34 maritime operations and exercises, took command of the task force, known as the Vanguard. For the first time in an unmanned task force, a junior officer like Echeverria has been given the opportunity to take command, underscoring the growing need for a cadre of junior specialists to take on leadership positions.
59.The 1 task group is ready to take advantage of the capabilities of the TF59 unmanned system and break new ground with the concept of manned and unmanned teams. In recent months, Task Force 59 has conducted a series of unmanned exercises to increase lethality at sea, such as the use of the T-38 Manta Manta unmanned surface vehicle to launch live ammunition against training targets.
These actions need to effectively handle the next tactical steps. "The pool of innovative talent attracted by unmanned systems is unparalleled, and the operator's trust and experience in the robot will ultimately develop the next generation of sailors who will operate the hybrid fleet," Coridan said. Carefully selected 59Team 1 was identified as a pioneer in this work and will lead the way in the Navy's development in the hybrid fleet ecosystem. I am very excited about the future of pioneers. ”
Established in September 2021, Task Force 59 is the U.S. Navy's first unmanned and artificial intelligence task force. It has been tested, upgraded, evolved, and operated with more than 23 different unmanned systems. TF59 combines unmanned systems and artificial intelligence with maritime operations in the U.S. Fifth Fleet's area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East.
U.S. Navy ** Command The U.S. Fifth Fleet's area of operations covers approximately 2.5 million square miles of water, including parts of the Arabian Gulf, the Red Sea, the Gulf of Oman, the Gulf of Aden, the Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean. The region is made up of 21 countries, including three key choke points: the Strait of Hormuz, the Suez Canal and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.