Technology · 8 August 2026

Pentagon wants unmanned boats that launch drones at sea

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The US military is running a year-long competition to find autonomous boats able to launch small attack drones during operations. It's offering about $100 million in prize money, with another $200 million for procurement contracts. The boats need to operate without constant human oversight and detect targets while patrolling.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 August 2026 at 21:22

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