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technology1 month ago•16 min saved

Navy proves autonomous-ready refueling for unmanned drone boat off Virginia

The U.S. Navy demonstrated an underway refueling of a 38-foot unmanned boat (T38) using a towable capture and connection device off Virginia, transferring about 400 gallons across around 100 connection cycles; while the boat itself was remotely controlled, a human steered the fuel probe during the process, signaling progress toward fully autonomous endurance and outlining the next steps to remove human inputs and reduce latency.

via Autonocion.com|

#autonomous-refueling #drone-boat #navy

world1 year ago•2 min saved

Colombia Seizes First Unmanned Narco-Submarine with Starlink Technology

Colombia's navy has seized its first unmanned narco-submarine equipped with a Starlink antenna, believed to be a trial run by a drug cartel, highlighting the increasing use of sophisticated, autonomous vessels by traffickers to evade detection and transport large quantities of cocaine.

via France 24|

#colombia #drug-trafficking #narco-submarine

military-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

US Navy's Unmanned Robot Boat Successfully Fires Missiles in Middle East

The US Navy has successfully launched a missile from an unmanned vessel in international waters in the Middle East, marking a significant advancement in its capabilities. The test, conducted by the Navy's Task Force 59, showcased the potential of unmanned systems and artificial intelligence technologies in enhancing fleet lethality and strengthening regional maritime security. The video released by the Pentagon shows the unmanned vessel firing a projectile that homed in on and destroyed a target boat. This follows a previous demonstration of advanced unmanned capabilities in the region, where unmanned vehicles tracked Iranian Navy and Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy ships.

via Daily Mail|

#artificial-intelligence #middle-east #military-technology

military2 years ago•2 min saved

"Unmanned U.S Navy Boat Achieves Historic Weapon Firing in Middle East"

An unmanned U.S. Navy vessel, operated by a human operator ashore, successfully fired "lethal munitions" in international waters in the Middle East, marking the first time such an exercise has been carried out in the region. The exercise, called Digital Talon, demonstrated the Navy's focus on unmanned and artificial intelligence technologies, showcasing the capability of unmanned platforms to enhance fleet lethality and strengthen regional maritime security. This follows a previous successful demonstration in September where unmanned vehicles tracked Iranian Navy and Revolutionary Guard ships.

via CBS News|

#artificial-intelligence #lethal-munitions #middle-east