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A Chinese destroyer encountered a US drone boat, highlighting potential rules of engagement issues as uncrewed surface vessels become more common. The threat posed by these vessels will grow, requiring adaptations to rules of engagement. This encounter raises important questions about future naval operations.
The proliferation of uncrewed surface vessels poses new challenges for naval operations and highlights the need for updated rules of engagement to address these emerging threats. This has significant implications for the development of new technologies and strategies in the maritime domain.
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