Number: RS21294 Title: Unmanned Vehicles for U.S. Naval Forces: Background and Issues for Congress Authors: Ronald O'Rourke, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Abstract: Unmanned vehicles (UVs) are viewed as a key element of the effort to transform U.S. military forces. The Department of the Navy may eventually acquire every major kind of UV. Navy and Marine Corps UV programs raise several potential issues for Congress. Pages: 6 Date: April 12, 2007