New US Navy Mobile Ship Target Reaches Port Hueneme

New US Navy mobile ship target reaches Port Hueneme

The U.S. Navy’s newest Mobile Ship Target has arrived at Port Hueneme, California, where it will be prepared for use in future weapons testing, according to the service. The vessel, designated MST 2301 and known as MST-2, reached the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division site on 14 January. Navy officials said the ship will now undergo outfitting work ahead of supporting advanced live-fire and sensor evaluation activities. Built by Gunderson…

Navy’s new Mobile Ship Target arrives in Port Hueneme

The Navy’s Mobile Ship Target MST 2301, known as MST-2, arrives at Port Hueneme to begin outfitting and preparation for future weapons testing operations. The remotely operated vessel is designed to provide a realistic, reusable surface target for live-fire and sensor testing. (Courtesy photo) From Naval Air warfare Center Weapons Division, Jan. 14, 2026  PORT HUENEME, Calif. — The Navy’s newest test ship, the Mobile Ship Target, arrived in Port…