The United States Navy has published an official Request for Information (ROI) to gather information on available fixed-wing drone launch and recovery systems for non-carrier ships. While not a request for bids, solicitations, or any other funding commitment, the ROI sheds some light on the future strategic thinking of naval …
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Russian official news agency reported two separate assaults by Ukrainian kamikaze drone boats on Russian warships in the Black Sea within 24 hours. According to the report by the Russian official news agency TASS, cited by Popular Mechanics, three Ukrainian drone boats attacked the Russian patrol boats Vasily Bykov and …
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The U.S. Navy’s quest for 355 ships raises questions about the extent to which sheer numbers of platforms can offer new dimensions of combat power. Would a high number of warships be enough or could fewer high-tech ships controlling unmanned systems have an equivalent or even superior impact? Some have …
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Defense Congress questions Navy’s plan to build large drone ships before full testing By Lauren C. Williams Feb 27, 2020 DARPA’s unmanned anti-submarine vessel “Sea Hunter” The Navy wants to push production of unmanned surface vessels but Congress remains wary of long-term success. Rep. Susan Davis (D-Calif.) questioned …
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US Army soldiers bound for Afghanistan next month will be taking along a new toy for testing: a pint-sized reconnaissance drone that can fit in your hand. The 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment will be testing out the Black Hornet Personal Reconnaissance System in a combat environment for the …
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