The US Navy is adapting to the increased threat from uncrewed vessels, specifically drone boats, which have been used effectively by Ukraine against Russia. Navy leadership is paying attention to how drones are changing warfare and is integrating these systems into their fleet. Exercises aimed at preparing warship crews for such threats have been conducted, highlighting the potential devastation from drone attacks. The Navy is committed to combining robotic systems with traditional naval operations to enhance its asymmetrical warfare capabilities, as noted by Rear Adm. Michael Mattis.
Amid rapid changes in naval warfare, a ship today could find itself suddenly facing a swarm of small, fast, uncrewed vessels ready to strike hard right at the waterline - a potentially critical hit.
Top commanders see the offensive potential, as well as the need to be ready to defend against them. 'These asymmetric capabilities can be used against us, too,' Rear Adm. Michael Mattis noted.
Last month, the Navy participated in multiple training exercises aimed at preparing warship crews for the kind of threats they could face in future conflicts, simulating drone boat attacks on US warships.
The initiative underscores the Navy's efforts to operate drones alongside conventional crewed naval combat platforms as it explores innovative and asymmetric warfighting tactics.
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