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Uncrewed mass requires basing and logistics mass

Cheap or numerous uncrewed hulls do not remove the need for a proportionate support organization ashore and afloat.

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Question

Is the shore support required for large uncrewed fleets being overlooked?

Short answer

Yes; supporting basing and logistics are often omitted from the vehicle counts used to describe large uncrewed fleets.

Notes

Large uncrewed fleets still need basing and logistics. Counting vehicles alone can leave out that supporting effort. Removing crews from the craft does not by itself account for the infrastructure needed to sustain them.