Navy tests semiautonomous vehicles to neutralize underwater mines

Defense contractor Raytheon, part of RTX Corp., Arlington, Va., said it has successfully conducted the first untethered, semiautonomous test of its Barracuda mine neutralization vehicle during recent open water trials in Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island. In the demonstration, Barracuda operated independently underwater, showcasing its ability to autonomously navigate, communicate, detect, and identify targets. "This recent testing demonstrates the significant strides we've made in advancing…