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Naval drones are here, and they’re armed, autonomous, and unstoppable.

The rise of naval drones marks a new era in maritime warfare. Silent, smart, and armed, these uncrewed vessels hunt beneath and above the waves, challenging traditional naval power. Dive into the technology and tactics driving this underwater revolution.

Pentagon Opens New Sprint to Field Air Defense Drone Boats

An unmanned surface vehicle is craned aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30), as a part of the first embarkation of the Mine Countermeasures (MCM) mission package, April 23. The MCM mission package is an integrated suite of unmanned maritime systems and sensors which locates, identifies, and destroys mines in the littorals while increasing the ship’s standoff distance from the threat area. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand)

The SWAP-USV initiative offers up to $40 million in awards at this stage. It seeks mature autonomous vessels equipped with hard-kill weapons, sensors, and interoperable control systems to counter low-cost drones and helicopters.

Rojoef Manuel
October 26, 2026

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Saab Unveils New Large Underwater Drone Built in Less Than a Year

Saab launches functional underwater drone demonstrator within one year, completing initial sea trials alongside Swedish forces.

Ethan M. Encarnacion
October 20, 2026

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Pentagon Turns to Lightfish Drone Boats to Secure Gulf of Mexico

Fleet of Lightfish unmanned surface vessels

A fleet of 11-foot Lightfish autonomous craft built by California-based Seasats will conduct persistent surveillance to help detect illegal border crossings and drug trafficking.

Rojoef Manuel
October 14, 2026

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Second US Navy Carrier Gains Control Hub for MQ-25A Stingray Refueling Drone

A Boeing unmanned MQ-25 aircraft is given operating directions on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The MQ-25 will be the world’s first operational, carrier-based unmanned aircraft and is integral to the Air Wing of the Future Family of Systems (AWotF FoS). Its initial operating capability (IOC) as an aerial refueling tanker will extend the range, operational capability and power projection of the carrier air wing (CVW) and carrier strike group (CSG). GHWB is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Roberson)

The deployment of the MD-5C ground station follows the fielding of the first unit aboard the vessel’s sister ship, USS Theodore Roosevelt, in March.

Rojoef Manuel
October 7, 2026

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UFORCE Fields 19 Uncrewed Systems in NATO Maritime Exercise

Ukrainian uncrewed systems join NATO exercise testing integration between autonomous platforms and conventional crewed forces.

Ethan M. Encarnacion
October 5, 2026

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US Navy Moves to Buy 30 Medium Unmanned Vessels After Live Sea Trials

Three American companies will each provide 10 MUSVs following Navy trials with operational warfighters at sea.

Ethan M. Encarnacion
October 1, 2026

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British Drone Submarine Fires US Heavyweight Torpedo in Historic First

An officer speaks next to the Excalibur unmanned underwater vehicle, which is expected to be integrated into the Atlantic Bastion program. Image: British Royal Navy

The trial took place at the British Underwater Test & Evaluation Center off Scotland as part of the London-led Project Broadsword exercise, where engineers mounted the 3,700-pound weapon onto the 12-meter XV Excalibur drone submarine.