Navy Funds Robotic Submarine Mine Layer
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The U.S. Navy has awarded a $13.97 million contract modification to General Dynamics Mission Systems to continue developing a robotic submarine that can secretly lay mines. The system is launched from torpedo tubes on American submarines. The contract aims to push the system towards becoming operational.
Why it matters
This development matters because it enhances the Navy's capabilities for covert mine-laying operations, potentially impacting naval warfare tactics and strategies. The use of robotic submarines for such tasks also highlights the increasing role of autonomous systems in modern military operations.
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