The US Navy's Robot Fleet Is Coming: Why Unmanned Warships Could Change Naval Warfare Forever

[00:00:00]What if the future of naval warfare is commanded not by sailors standing on a ship's bridge, [music] but by autonomous systems operating across vast oceans? This possibility is becoming increasingly realistic as the United States Navy invests heavily in large unmanned surface vessels, often referred to as LUSVs.

[00:00:21]These vessels represent one of the most ambitious transformations in modern naval strategy. For decades, [music] naval power has relied on large crude warships. Aircraft carriers, destroyers, cruisers, and amphibious assault ships have formed the [music] backbone of maritime operations. These platforms remain highly capable. However, they are also expensive to build, maintain, and operate. As military technology evolves, navies face growing challenges.

[00:00:52]Potential adversaries are developing advanced missiles, drones, and surveillance systems. These threats increase the