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US Navy developing water-based drones to combat China pacing challenge, but wary of 'unproven technology'

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The Navy is speeding development of robotic ships as an affordable way to keep pace with China's growing fleet. Other smaller waterborne drones are already being deployed by the Navy's 5th Fleet in the waters off the Middle East. The goal in coming years is to see how these research vessels can be combined with artificial intelligence.

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Associated Press News

Navy expedites waterborne drones to close gap with China

2 years ago·United States

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Navy expedites waterborne drones to close gap with China

By DAVID SHARP Associated PressFacing a growing threat from China, the Navy envisions drone ships keeping an electronic eye on enemy forces across the vast Pacific Ocean, extending the reach of firepower, and keeping sailors out of harm’s way.The Navy is speeding development of those robotic ships as an affordable way to keep pace with China’s growing fleet while vowing not to repeat costly shipbuilding blunders from recent years.The four larges…

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Navy expedites waterborne drones to close gap with China

By DAVID SHARP Associated PressThe U.S. Navy is working to develop drone ships as it faces a growing threat from China. The Navy envisions robotic vessels keeping an electronic eye on enemy forces across the vast Pacific Ocean, extending the reach of firepower and keeping sailors out of harm’s way. They also could be built for a fraction of the cost of conventional warships. The four largest crewless ships are all being used together for the fir…

2 years ago·Panama City, United States

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Winnipeg Free Press

Navy expedites waterborne drones to close gap with China

Facing a growing threat from China, the Navy envisions drone ships keeping an electronic eye on enemy forces across the vast Pacific Ocean, extending the reach of firepower, and keeping sailors out of harm’s way. The Navy is speeding development of those robotic ships as an affordable way to keep pace with China’s growing fleet […]

2 years ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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The Epoch Times

Navy Expedites Waterborne Drones to Close Gap With China

Facing a growing threat from the Chinese communist regime, the Navy envisions drone ships keeping an electronic eye ...

2 years ago·New York, United States

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Navy expedites waterborne drones to close gap with China

Facing a growing threat from China, the Navy envisions drone ships keeping an electronic eye on enemy forces across the vast Pacific Ocean, extending the reach of firepower and keeping sailors out of harm’s way.

2 years ago·Honolulu, United States

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