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    Carderock MASS Team Takes Rapid Manufacturing to the Warfighter at Valiant Shield 26

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    06.29.2026

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    Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division

    (OKINAWA, Japan) — Engineers from Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division’s Manufacturing Attritable Systems at Scale (MASS) team provide coxswain operational Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) training for III MEF Marines at Valiant Shield 26 in July 2026. During the exercise, Carderock engineers established a manufacturing lab and trained Marines to manufacture 3- and 7-meter Foam Raiding Craft (FRC) platforms, expanding their experience from production through operation. Carderock, the Navy's innovation and ship design powerhouse, continues to deliver world-class, cost-effective, and groundbreaking technical solutions for advanced ships and systems to strengthen the U.S. maritime industrial base and ensure long-term maritime superiority.

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    Date Taken: 06.29.2026
    Date Posted: 08.27.2026 16:00
    Photo ID: 9893278
    VIRIN: 260629-N-CD227-1227
    Resolution: 1784x1132
    Size: 396.04 KB
    Location: JP

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