Unmanned undersea vessels eyed by Pentagon as key part of Navy growthAs 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 Fletcher2 weeks ago
Northrop’s colossal Manta Ray underwater drone passes at-sea tests“I think it is striking in its size and scale, even for those folks that have been there throughout the design process.”By Colin Demarest12 months ago
Navy to establish second surface drone unit this springU.S. Pacific Fleet head Adm. Samuel Paparo announced the new unit at the West 2024 conference in San Diego.By Geoff Ziezulewicz15 months ago
After decades of ground war, Navy EODs are getting back to the seaThe future of the force is laid out in a new strategic plan released this month.By Geoff Ziezulewicz5 years ago
Navy planning unmanned ‘fleet battle problem’ for next yearThe exercise will involve unmanned vehicles across domains, officials said this week.By Geoff Ziezulewicz5 years ago
China unveils drones, missiles and hypersonic glide vehicle at military paradeChina 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 Yeo6 years ago