Unmanned undersea vessels eyed by Pentagon as key part of Navy growth
As pressure rises on the U.S. Navy to boost its shipbuilding capacity, the Pentagon has released a call for a new type of unmanned undersea vessel.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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Navy to establish second surface drone unit this spring
U.S. Pacific Fleet head Adm. Samuel Paparo announced the new unit at the West 2024 conference in San Diego.
Marine Corps leader eyes drone swarm launched from above, beneath waves
While Marines have yet to test a combo of USV, UUV and attack drones, such a trial is possible in the near future, according to Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl.
After decades of ground war, Navy EODs are getting back to the sea
The future of the force is laid out in a new strategic plan released this month.
Navy planning unmanned ‘fleet battle problem’ for next year
The exercise will involve unmanned vehicles across domains, officials said this week.
China unveils drones, missiles and hypersonic glide vehicle at military parade
China has showcased new types of missiles and unmanned platforms for the first time at a military parade in its capital to mark the 70th anniversary of its founding.
By Mike Yeo