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The U.S. Navy successfully demonstrated a robotic system to refuel an unmanned surface vessel at sea, transferring 400 gallons of fuel across roughly 100 connection cycles. While the hardware proved effective, the operation required human operators to steer the drone boat, highlighting the gap between current capabilities and future fully autonomous missions.
The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to the United States after a record-breaking 250-day deployment in the Middle East. The carrier is scheduled for a port call in Thailand in early September before heading to San Diego. The extended mission, tied to the U.S. war in Iran, drew significant criticism from lawmakers and families over crew welfare, including reports of food shortages, poor sanitation, and mental health struggles. The Navy declined to comment on specific routes or timelines, citing operational security, but indicated the ship will likely relocate to Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington, after its return.