Navy’s UAS Program Welcomes New Leadership at Pax River

Navy’s UAS Program Welcomes New Leadership at Pax River

On July 10, 2025, the Navy’s Persistent Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) program office (PMA-262) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, held a change of command ceremony, marking a pivotal transition in leadership. Capt. Patrick Murphy relieved Capt. Josh Guerre, who is retiring after 25 years of distinguished service, as the program manager for the MQ-4C Triton program. The ceremony underscored the program’s critical role in advancing unmann…

U.S. Navy appoints new leader for MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft systems programme

Vice Adm. Carl Chebi, Commander of NAVAIR, delivered remarks during the ceremony, commending Guerre’s four-year leadership. “Josh, you and your team delivered outcomes,” said Chebi. “You’ve shaped the future of unmanned maritime operations, and your leadership has made a lasting difference for the mission, the fleet and the nation.” During his tenure, Capt. Guerre led the team in delivering the MQ-4C Triton to three operational orbits within the…

MQ-4C Triton Program Welcomes New Leadership - The BayNet

Capt. Patrick Murphy, incoming program manager for the Persistent Maritime Unmanned Air Systems program office (PMA-262), delivers remarks at his change of command ceremony July 10 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. (U.S. Navy photo) NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER , Md. – The Navy’s Persistent Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) program office (PMA-262) held a change of command ceremony July 10 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, where …