US focuses on pioneering maritime 'robots' in the Gulf - analysis

At the time, the US put out a graphic showing all the new unmanned vessels that were being examined. Iran used naval forces and IRGC units to stop and waylay two ships over the last week and a half. US partners in the region are also investing in unmanned vessels. This is where unmanned vessels are unique. As Western navies try to keep up with China, unmanned vessels are one way to keep up.