Autonomous Systems
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Deep-Sea Frontiers: The Race for Minerals and Autonomous Seabed Control
As Glomar Minerals launches Pacific extraction surveys, the U.S. Navy bolsters autonomous seabed warfare, escalating the global race for critical minerals.
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Drone Technology Expands: From Retail Logistics to Autonomous Defense
Drone applications are diversifying as Wing and Walmart expand US delivery services, while SteerAI and Elistair integrate tethered drones into autonomous ground vehicles for tactical surveillance.
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Expanding the Reach of Naval Power: The MQ-25’s Carrier Deck Triumph
A significant leap forward in naval aviation occurred in December 2021 when the U.S. Navy and Boeing successfully demonstrated the integration of the MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial refueler onto the deck of the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). This…