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Can the US fend off China’s subsea drones? Its coastguard looks for answers
The US Coast Guard is seeking systems to detect and disable Chinese subsea drones, highlighting a defense gap. The request follows China's recent advancements in uncrewed underwater technology, though the notice doesn't explicitly mention China.
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