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SECURITYJun 29 · 20:14 UTCBUSINESS INSIDERChris Panella ([email protected])

The US Army is looking to drone boats to alleviate its watercraft problems in the Pacific

The US Army is exploring drone boats to address declining readiness and size of its watercraft fleet in the Pacific. It plans to test an autonomous vessel by next summer and potentially acquire 30-100 medium-sized uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) for supply and transport missions. The Army's current watercraft mission-capable rate dropped below 40% in 2024 due to maintenance issues.

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U.S. ArmyorganizationGavin Gardnerperson8th Theater Sustainment CommandorganizationUS Pacific Command (PACOM)organizationGovernment Accountability Office (GAO)organizationUncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs)topicHawaiiplaceKoreaplaceJapanplacePhilippinesplaceAustraliaplaceSingaporeplaceThailandplace
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