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We have gotten our best look so far at China’ mysterious, trimaran-hulled vessel, the purpose of which remains unknown.
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China’s Mysterious Submarine-Ship Hybrid Breaks Cover

By Thomas Newdick

Posted Yesterday

Russia has created a new military branch, called the Unmanned Systems Forces, to oversee drone operations, development and testing.
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Russia Creates New Military Branch Dedicated To Drone Warfare

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 13, 2025

Singapore today launched the first of its drone motherships, or Multi-Role Combat Vessels (MRCV). The largest and most complex ship in the Republic of Singapore Navy, the Victory is the first of a planned six of these vessels. These will replace the existing Victory class missile corvettes (MCV), which entered service in 1989, and will form the cornerstone of its fleet modernization effort.
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Singapore Launches Its Biggest And Most Capable Warship Ever

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Oct 21, 2025

Ukrainian officials are in Washington this week to hammer out details of a potential $50 billion drone deal.
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Ukraine Deep In Talks To Sell U.S. Millions Of Drones

By Howard Altman

Posted on Oct 3, 2025

Authorities in Turkey say fishermen found an explosive-laden drone boat 900 miles away.
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Explosive-Packed Ukrainian Drone Boat Found 900 Miles Away In Turkey

By Howard Altman

Posted on Sep 30, 2025

The Navy’s SM-6 missile has become an all-star of multi-role capability and a shining example of how repackaging existing systems with some new tech can garner grand results. The missile can shoot down air-breathing threats like aircraft and cruise missiles, it can swat incoming ballistic missiles in the terminal phases of flight, it can attack sea targets, and it even has a latent land attack potential. It is also network enabled and can engage targets well beyond the sensor reach of its launch platform using telemetry data-linked from a third-party platform, like a jet fighter. It does all this over long ranges, reaching out over 150 miles from its vertical launch cell aboard American destroyers and cruisers.
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Germany To Build Uncrewed Missile-Toting Arsenal Ships For Its Frigates

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Sep 23, 2025

Russia reportedly carried out its first drone boat attack on a Ukrainian Navy ship.
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Russia Just Made Its First Successful Drone Boat Attack On A Ukrainian Naval Ship

By Howard Altman

Posted on Aug 28, 2025

Our Best Look At DARPA’s Defiant Uncrewed Surface Ship
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Our Best Look At DARPA’s Defiant Uncrewed Surface Ship

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Aug 13, 2025

Russia radar strikes by FPV in crimea
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Uncrewed Boats Launch FPV Drone Strike On Key Russian Radars Located On Crimea’s Southern Tip

By Howard Altman

Posted on Aug 7, 2025

The Navy's new plans for a family of uncrewed surface vessels (USV), focused more on modular, containerized payloads than specific hull designs, are coming into sharper focus.
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Navy Unmasks Its Vision For Fleet Of Uncrewed Modular Surface Attack Craft

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 31, 2025

An American who invests in defense technology for Ukraine opens up about why the country has become a global powerhouse and why you should care.
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Critical Weapons Development Lessons From Ukraine Are Not Being Learned By The West

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 30, 2025

Ukraine is now using bomber drones launched from sea drones to attack Russian targets.
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Ukraine’s Uncrewed Surface Vessels Are Now Launching Bomber Drones To Attack Crimea

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 3, 2025

AV introduced its new Kraken3 uncrewed surface vessel at the SOF Week conference in Tampa
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New Drone Boat Unveiled At Special Operations Conference In Afterglow Of Ukrainian Success

By Howard Altman

Posted on May 9, 2025

AIM-9 Sidewinder-Armed Ukrainian Drone Boat: What We Know
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AIM-9 Sidewinder-Armed Ukrainian Drone Boat: What We Know

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on May 5, 2025

Lt. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov told us that Ukraine used drone-boat AIM-9 missiles to down two Russian SU-30 Flankers over the Black Sea.
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Two Russian Su-30 Flankers Downed By AIM-9s Fired From Drone Boats: Ukrainian Intel Boss

By Howard Altman

Posted on May 4, 2025

Defiant Drone Ship Gets Closer To Months-Long DARPA At Sea Demonstration
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Defiant Drone Ship Gets Closer To Months-Long DARPA At Sea Demonstration

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Apr 11, 2025