The Deepening Role of Unmanned Systems in Naval Warfare The surge in investment and development of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and surface vessels (USVs) across navies worldwide marks a significant shift in maritime warfare strategies.
Once relegated to niche scientific sampling and oilfield inspection, these autonomous platforms are increasingly being integrated into various naval operations and civilian sectors.
Their benefits in naval warfare are multifaceted. They can loiter for extended periods, gather intelligence covertly, and operate in contested littorals without risking manned vessels.