Key Takeaways
- The Navy is developing a ‘hedge strategy’ to augment carrier strike groups.
- Unmanned systems will be used in regional scenarios.
- Tailored forces will provide specialized capabilities for missions without full strike groups.
Navy’s New Hedge Strategy Calls for Tailored Unmanned Forces
Navy Explores Alternative Options to Carrier Strike Groups
The US Navy is exploring a new ‘hedge strategy’ to supplement carrier strike groups with smaller, specialized forces. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle emphasized the need for flexibility and adaptability in naval operations, citing the potential benefits of unmanned systems. The Navy plans to develop tailored capabilities, including unmanned surface vessels, mini-submarines, and drones, to support regional scenarios and missions without full strike groups.
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