How uncrewed systems reshape US naval plans

How are waterborne drones shaping US naval plans?

They help rebuild specialist capacity at sea and force new defenses in littoral waters.

Uncrewed systems are reversing parts of the thousand-ship-navy concept, under which allies supplied important specialist capabilities. Drones let the US Navy rebuild some of those functions within its own fleet. Their deep-ocean effect remains limited for now, though it is expected to grow. In littoral waters, waterborne drones are already driving weapon proliferation and new active and passive defenses.