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US Navy tests refuelling an unmanned surface vessel at sea

· By Antonio Sedino, CTRO · Published by Reinventy Solutions Corp.

A US Navy demonstration used a towed robotic connector to capture, refuel and release an unmanned surface vessel off Virginia.

Naval Warfare Center Showcases Unmanned Refueling at Sea
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The next milestone is an end-to-end autonomous demonstration. The reported test should therefore not be confused with fully autonomous operational deployment.

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