BlackSea Technologies unveils Comet and Chaser USVs with modular weapons payloads

Naval News reports on BlackSea Technologies' new Comet (13.1m) and Chaser/GARC Block II unmanned surface vehicles, highlighting modular payload integration including a C-UAS/AAW concept fit with AIM-9X and Hellfire on the BRAWLR launcher plus AESA radar/EO-IR. Chaser adds containerized (20ft) deployment and both platforms can use IR-signature-reducing wraps, indicating a push toward armed, modular, lower-signature USVs for contested maritime operations.