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Fincantieri to Build High-Speed Unmanned Vessel, Spectre

4/20/2026

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Fincantieri Marine Group will construct Spectre, a high-speed unmanned surface vessel for multi-mission naval operations.
The Spectre measures 170 feet in length and weighs 250 tons.
It is optimized for anti-submarine warfare and can operate without its wing for kinetic strikes, according to Paul Lemmo of Lockheed Martin.
Construction will begin in Wisconsin, with sea trials planned for early 2027.

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Fincantieri Marine Group will construct Spectre, a high-speed unmanned surface vessel for multi-mission naval operations.
The Spectre measures 170 feet in length and weighs 250 tons.
It is optimized for anti-submarine warfare and can operate without its wing for kinetic strikes, according to Paul Lemmo of Lockheed Martin.
Construction will begin in Wisconsin, with sea trials planned for early 2027.