SMRTR Science & EngineeringDec 26, 2024Interesting Engineering

US breaks new ground with first autonomous at-sea refueling of naval drone

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The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency successfully conducted the first autonomous at-sea refueling of naval drones as part of its NOMARS program. This breakthrough demonstrates progress in developing long-endurance unmanned vessels that can operate without human presence, offering advantages like reduced size, cost efficiency, and improved survivability in challenging maritime conditions.

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