drone boats
Coverage of drone boats in the Nexus archive.
- Finger-pointing begins after Solano County loses $3.2B shipyard project to Texas
Solano County leaders are blaming each other after losing a $3.2 billion shipyard project to Texas. Saronic Technologies selected Brownsville, Texas, over Collinsville, Calif., for its 'Port Alpha' facility, which will produce drone boats used in the U.S. war against Iran.
- Taiwan’s robodogs signal military shift to unmanned systems in rivalry with China
Taiwan's military is deploying robot dogs for surveillance in the South China Sea to reduce manpower needs and monitor Chinese activities. Experts highlight the regional shift toward unmanned systems, citing cost-effectiveness and scalability as key advantages. The technology includes reconnaissance drones, boats, and autonomous systems, with China also investing heavily in similar capabilities.
- House lawmakers want the Navy to deploy drone boats faster
House lawmakers are urging the Navy to accelerate the deployment of drone boats. The request focuses on speeding up the integration of unmanned surface vessels into naval operations.