Unmanned Low Profile Vessels (ULPVs): “Narco Subs” for Contested Logistics

Abstract

“How might an unmanned version of a ‘narco-sub’ support contested logistics?” • Explore the concept of ULPVs as a materiel solution to fill contested logistics capability gaps • Capture key findings relevant to ULPV design, employment, and acquisition to support contested logistics. • Inform the question: “What does a ULPV look like that meets DoD needs and is rapidly built by small boatyards / small businesses, at scale?”