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Large amphibious ships could support unmanned surface drones

Large amphibious ships could launch and support small unmanned surface craft, though hull size, recovery, and command arrangements remain undefined.

Amphibious Warfare LHD Modern Navy Uncrewed Surface Vessels

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Question

Could the growth of small unmanned surface drones lead to LHDs that launch and support them?

Short answer

Yes. LHD support for small unmanned surface craft is plausible, although no specific design is developed.

Notes

Large amphibious ships could plausibly launch and support small unmanned surface vessels. Similar ship-design concepts had already been considered. No hull size, drone mix, recovery method, or command arrangement is specified, leaving the idea plausible but undeveloped.