Every Ship a Carrier: How Artificial Intelligence Can Revolutionize the Air and Sea Domains

Published on March 16, 2024

 

Today, many question the relevance of the aircraft carrier in great power competition. Wargamers fear China’s “carrier killer” missiles, while others lament the diminished range of U.S. carrier-based strike aircraft. Members of Congress question the supercarrier’s value to the taxpayer and demand the Navy seek lower-cost solutions. Yet, advances in artificial intelligence and drone technology are opening the door to a solution for this strategic quagmire: make every ship a carrier.

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