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NavalNorth AmericaJun 29, 2026

Navy to Build Drone-Equipped Warships

The U.S. Navy is moving to build drone-equipped warships integrating uncrewed surface and aerial systems. The hybrid concept envisions distributed firepower and ISR. It complements DDG(X) and unmanned vessel programs. The shift parallels Royal Navy CCV thinking.

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