The Manta Ray's data bubbles solve communication vulnerabilities by making the UUV independent of VLF infrastructure; even if an enemy destroys all VLF antenna stations, the Manta Ray can still transmit information to U.S. command posts via data bubbles.

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An enemy could take out every VLW antenna station and fail to put a dent in the Manta Ray's ability to transmit information to U.S. command posts.

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Why New U.S. Manta Ray Submarine TERRIFIES ChinaThe Military Show
Created: 8/11/2026, 1:31:18 AM

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