The Navy recently test-fired missiles from a robot boat. Here a common unmanned surface vehicle patrols for intruders during the Trident Warrior 2011 experiment. U.S. Navy / Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Scott Youngblood
Navy Robot Boat Missiles Sink Attack Swarms -- NBC News
U.S. Navy ships face the growing threat of small boat swarms used by terrorists, pirates or enemy countries. New testing has shown off a possible counter that looks strangely similar except for the lack of human sailors — small robot boats armed with missiles.
The Navy launched six missiles from an unmanned surface boat — called the unmanned surface vessel precision engagement module (USV PEM) — during testing on Oct. 24. The 36-foot (11 meters) robot boat carries both missiles and a .50-caliber machine gun that can take on small boats that may threaten larger Navy warships.
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Update: Navy test-fires missiles from robot boats -- FOX News/Tech News Daily
My Comment: The U.S. Navy is a bit late in developing drones on the water .... but they are making great strides right now.
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