The Navy Just Received Its First Big Robo-Sub, the ‘Orca’
Published on January 17, 2024
The unmanned submarine, known as Orca, will lay mines and undertake missions too risky for humans.
The U.S. Navy recently received the first of six “Orca” robotic submarines. The unmanned submarines, designed to undertake hazardous missions thousands of miles from a friendly port, will make the Navy more lethal and unpredictable to an adversary. The robo-sub’s ability to infiltrate hostile waters without risking human lives will lend itself to a number of roles, including assassin, spy, and more.