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When Ukrainian ‘drone’ boats (USVs) attacked the Russian navy in September 2022, the future of naval warfare—changed.Summary
This article by Adam James Fenton, writing for The Conversation, makes the following points:
- That was the first time multiple USVs were combined with aerial drones for a successful, offensive attack.
- The attack saw several Russian ships damaged.
- USVs reportedly penetrated harbour defences.
- The US has invested heavily in USVs, and by 2052 more than half the US naval fleet could be uncrewed.
References
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References from the Web:
- NOV 2022 The Age of Uncrewed Surface Vessels—Rand Corporation
- NOV 2022 Ukraine’s Drone Boats Are Winning The Black Sea Naval War—Forbes
Source Information:
- Article Source: The Conversation: In-depth analysis, research, news and ideas from leading academics and researchers.
- Media Check: The Conversation - Media Bias Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com) MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
- RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC.
