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Uncrewed warships are simple answers to big US Navy problems, says a defense tech company that's building them
- The US Navy is facing shipbuilding and fleet size challenges in preparation for potential conflicts, particularly with China's growing maritime strength.
- Blue Water Autonomy, a defense tech company, sees uncrewed warships as a cost-effective solution to the Navy's problems.
- They believe uncrewed vessels can supplement the traditional fleet and offer capabilities at a lower cost.
- The company is developing fully autonomous warships to operate alongside crewed vessels.
- Blue Water aims to produce autonomous warships that can travel long distances, operate independently, and carry large payloads.
- These autonomous vessels could help address the gap in the Navy's preparedness for potential conflicts.
- Blue Water's focus on autonomous warships aims to enhance the Navy's capabilities without overburdening shipyards or the current shipbuilding industry.
- The company plans to build prototypes at a faster pace, utilizing medium-sized shipyards across the US.
- Survivability and combat capabilities, including kinetic defensive systems, are key considerations in designing these autonomous warships.
- Other countries like Ukraine have demonstrated the feasibility of arming uncrewed surface vessels with weapons, showcasing the evolving landscape of naval warfare.
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