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Northrop’s ASDS Launched from Host Submarine

The U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) Advanced SEAL Delivery System (ASDS) and the U.S. Navy's USS Greeneville (SSN 772) have accomplished the last significant test of the ASDS system prior to its Operational Evaluation the successful launching and recovery of the system from a host submarine. For this most recent system test, ASDS Boat 1 successfully completed multiple launch and recovery docking scenarios with the USS Greeneville. The successive dockings over a several day period further validates the capability of the system to operate in the undersea environment. number of special operations missions. USSOCOM. "This was the last major hurdle for this unique warfighting system," said Capt.

U.S. Navy Takes Delivery of ASDS

The U.S. U.S. Navy. In ceremonies held today in Annapolis, Md., Capt. document that delivers the ASDS into the hands of the Navy. operational capability to SEAL forces in high-threat areas," said Capt. Fallone. enabling a number of special operations missions. Warfare Command. Mr. sector. "The teamwork on this program was exemplary. Angeles-class fast-attack submarines. Seawolf-class, Jimmy Carter. transformational capabilities of the SSGN.