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US Navy fears ballistic missile subs can be hit by drones, anti-tank rockets
The US Navy is addressing vulnerabilities of ballistic missile submarines when in port or on the surface, citing threats like drones, anti-tank rockets, and mines. Ukraine claimed to damage a Russian submarine using an underwater drone in 2023, prompting the Navy to develop new defense technologies, including AI countermeasures and security robots.
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