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US Navy's Autonomous Warship Prototype Begins Sea Trials

  • DARPA has launched the USX-1 Defiant, a 180-foot unmanned warship designed for autonomous naval missions.
  • The Defiant, developed under the No Manning Required Ship program, was completed in February 2025 and aims for multi-month missions at sea.
  • The prototype is part of the No Manning Required Ship program, which aims to create unmanned vessels with improved stealth and efficiency.
  • Admiral Samuel Paparo discussed the tactical use of unmanned ships to deter aggression in the Taiwan Strait, emphasizing the strategic importance of such technology.
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The USX-1 Defiant was officially launched this week.

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