Naval Warfare
US Navy stresses simplicity in unmanned vessel design
The US Navy wants its future unmanned vessels to have simpler designs than manned ships to ensure they are relatively inexpensive and can therefore be bought in large numbers, according to an official at Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).
‘I’m really challenging the tech force to think differently about ...
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