Top-Secret US Underwater Drone 'Manta Ray' Revealed on Google Maps
A top-secret US submarine prototype weapon called Manta Ray has been spotted by Google Maps users at Port Hueneme naval base in California. This sophisticated underwater drone, produced by Northrop Grumman, is designed for long-range naval missions and can hibernate on the sea floor for extended periods. Defense analysts believe this development is a strategic counter to Russian and Chinese submarine capabilities.
A top-secret US submarine prototype weapon called 'Manta Ray' has been spotted by Google Maps users at Port Hueneme naval base in California.
This sophisticated underwater drone, produced by Northrop Grumman, is designed for long-range naval missions and can hibernate on the sea floor for extended periods.
With its efficient, buoyancy-driven gliding, Manta Ray has a modular design that allows it to be transported in standard shipping containers.
The US Navy has tested the craft for over three months off the Southern California coast.
Defense analysts believe this development is a strategic counter to Russian and Chinese submarine capabilities.