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Admirals Stress Need For Specialized Drones By Mission And Region
The US Navy is looking to develop a range of unmanned systems tailored to specific regions and missions, rather than relying on general-purpose warships. According to Rear Adm. Douglas Sasse, the Navy needs to learn from recent conflicts, such as the war in Ukraine, without over-generalizing the lessons. The Navy plans to adopt a high-low mix of large and small vessels, with a focus on plug-and-play mission systems and software integration. This new approach requires a different relationship with industry, including traditional defense contractors and new entrants, as reported by Breaking Defense.