With Middle East ‘deterrence’ in mind, US 5th Fleet conducts first unmanned live fire test

Published on November 14, 2023

“During Digital Talon, we took a significant step forward and advanced our capability to the ‘next level’ beyond just maritime domain awareness...," said NAVCENT Commander Vice Adm. Brad Cooper.

For the first time in the Middle East, the US Navy said it fired live munitions from unmanned surface vessels (USVs) during an exercise in the Gulf, part of a signal to potential regional adversaries amid the fighting in Gaza.

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