What is the latest status of the project “USX-1 Defiant Unmanned Surface Vessel”?

The status recorded for “USX-1 Defiant Unmanned Surface Vessel” is Under Construction.

Who are the main government, EPC, and private stakeholders for “USX-1 Defiant Unmanned Surface Vessel”?

Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “USX-1 Defiant Unmanned Surface Vessel”: government bodies (US Navy, Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)).

Where can I verify the source and access all details for “USX-1 Defiant Unmanned Surface Vessel”?

This Taiyo project page references Asia Times along with the original URL (https://asiatimes.com/2025/03/us-hopes-robo-ships-can-outwit-chinas-superior-naval-numbers/). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

USX-1 Defiant Unmanned Surface Vessel

Sector: Government • Location: Freeland, Washington, United States

Source: Asia Times

Project

Under Construction

The US Navy's USX-1 Defiant unmanned surface vessel (USV) is designed to enhance fleet capabilities against China's naval superiority. It features advanced hydrodynamic and stealth technologies, aiming for high operational reliability and cost efficiency, while addressing vulnerabilities in cyber and mechanical aspects.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Government
Location: Freeland, Washington, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Asia Times

ConstructChat

Ask ConstructChat about USX-1 Defiant Unmanned Surface Vessel

Pick a question to edit it, or write your own.

First answer free · no account

I am a

Project Information

4 Q

The project “USX-1 Defiant Unmanned Surface Vessel” is an infrastructure initiative in the Government sector, located in Freeland, Washington, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Asia Times.

Participants

Sponsoring Agency

Status

Original status	Under Construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

Contact

Not available for this record.

Description

Description	The US Navy's USX-1 Defiant unmanned surface vessel (USV) is designed to enhance fleet capabilities against China's naval superiority. It features advanced hydrodynamic and stealth technologies, aiming for high operational reliability and cost efficiency, while addressing vulnerabilities in cyber and mechanical aspects.
Original sector	Military

Location

Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Washington
City	Freeland

Source

Source	Asia Times
URL

More Details

Record type	Project
Sector	Government
Article published date	2025-03-12

Research

Free account

View all details

You are reading the public part. A free account opens the rest:

Every detail on this project
News and media coverage
Technical research

View all details

Free account · no card · lands you back on this project

USX-1 Defiant Unmanned Surface Vessel

Ask ConstructChat about USX-1 Defiant Unmanned Surface Vessel

Project Information FAQ

Project Information

Research

View all details

More Government projects in United States