U.S. Navy completes Integrated Battle Problem 25.5 [Image 5 of 9]

SASEBO, NAGASAKI, JAPAN

05.14.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Chase Stephens 

Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7     

SASEBO, Japan (May 15, 2025) – Christian Weber, the Integrated Battle Problem 25.5 technology lead from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, describes the capabilities of the Disposable Reusable Expeditionary Warfare Underwater Vehicle (DREW-UV) to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Yatsutaka Ebata, commander, Escort Flotilla 2, and Capt. Antonio Hyde, commodore, Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7, during the Integrated Battle Problem 25.5 technology demonstration aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Warrior (MCM 10), at Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, May 15, 2025. Exercises such as Integrated Battle Problem allow the Navy to demonstrate unmanned system operations in relevant experiment scenarios in order to meet service level objectives and operationalize unmanned systems and capabilities to maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet,routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class W. Chase Stephens. Portions of this photo have been obscured for security purposes.)

• Date Taken: 05.14.2025
• Date Posted: 05.29.2025 23:40
• Photo ID: 9071790
• VIRIN: 250515-N-SS370-1069
• Resolution: 6877x4912
• Size: 1.96 MB
• Location: SASEBO, NAGASAKI, JP