unmanned surface vessels

[vincent]

I knew that the Ukrainians were sending unmanned surface vessels into the Black Sea to attack Russian ships, but I didn't know that the USN had USVs out there for months at a time.

www.defensenews.com/naval/2024/01/16/us-navys-four-unmanned-ships-return-from-pacific-deployment/

[dennisw]

The new "Orca" submarines that the USN is getting look interesting although they are not giving too much away. They are being planned to do a lot of work deemed too hazardous for humans, but apparently are versatile and capable of a lot of jobs.