Will uncrewed vessels need a dedicated support ship?

Will the fleet build a support ship for uncrewed vessels separate from their command ship?

Probably not at first; funding pressure is likely to combine command and maintenance in an LSD-like mothership with a rapid docking or ramp system.

The Navy is unlikely to fund separate command and support hulls for the same uncrewed formation. The command platform could evolve toward a landing-ship-dock arrangement able to shelter and service smaller craft. Davits may be too slow for vessels that need frequent recovery rather than occasional boat handling. A stern dock or ramp that accepts craft without a lengthy stop would better support continuous repair, payload changes, and return to operations.