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New Pairings To Test Tailored Force Approach In Real World Scenarios
The US Navy is set to begin experimenting with new pairings of unmanned vessels and carrier strike groups as part of its tailored force approach. According to Vice Adm. Brendan McLane, a medium unmanned surface vessel will deploy alongside the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt and its strike group later this year. The Navy will evaluate the effectiveness of this pairing and assess what other mission packages can be partnered together for future deployments. This initiative aligns with Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle’s ‘Fighting Instructions,’ which aim to provide combatant commanders with fresh, mission-specific formation patterns. The experiment was announced at the annual WEST conference, as reported by Breaking Defense.