See the hundreds of sea drones the US Navy is experimenting with overseas

Published on August 8, 2024

  • Sea drones are reshaping naval warfare.
  • Ukraine, Houthi rebels, and Israeli forces are using sea drones for military operations.
  • The US Navy is looking to deploy sea drones to expand its hybrid fleet at a fast pace and low cost.

Cheaply made but relatively effective, sea drones are reshaping naval warfare tactics in conflicts around the globe.

Ukraine's navy turned the tide in the Black Sea, taking out Russian frigates and minesweepers with remote-controlled Jet-Ski-style speed boats loaded with explosives.

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