VESSEL REVIEW | Vanta-4 & Vanta-6 – Multi-role naval USVs for coastal and offshore operations

The vessels’ HDPE construction ensure improved durability, making them suitable for operation in harsh environments. The hulls can withstand rough seas and minor impact damage.

The USVs are operated using Minerva, Stark’s AI-enabled, open architecture command and control (C2) platform that complies with NATO STANAG 4817 interoperability guidelines. Among other things, the C2 system allows the USVs to be operated in conjunction with other USVs as well as aerial drones used for reconnaissance and attack, including a Stark-developed loitering munition for one-way strike.