Tag Archives: Ships

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 …

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 …

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 …