 Welcome to All Hands Update, I'm Petty Officer Tyrell Morris. A technological breakthrough will now allow any unmanned surface vehicle, or USV, to autonomously swarm hostile contexts to protect our Navy ships. This first of its kind technology, developed by the Office of Naval Research, or ONR, will give our Navy an edge on the waterfront. ONR recently conducted a successful test of 13 USVs on the James River in Virginia, fully demonstrating their sensors and software capabilities. First, they escorted a high-value Navy ship, and when a simulated enemy vessel was detected, the boat sped into action, swarming around the threat. Multiple USVs cost a fraction of the amount the Navy would spend on a single large manned ship. Autonomous swarm boat capabilities play a vital role in protecting people, ports, and commerce.