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Video by Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes

Marines test unmanned vessels at sea

1st Marine Aircraft Wing

Sept. 7, 2018 | 1:34

U.S. Marines and personnel from Maritime Tactical Systems test the Mantis T-12 Surface Variant, an unmanned surface vessel, in preparation for Valiant Shield Sept. 7, 2018. Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S. only, field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces in relation to current operational plans. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.