The Marines Are Loading This Mean-Looking Boat With Kamikaze Drones
If the U.S. and China ever come to blows, this vessel will play a big part in the battle.
By Kyle Mizokami
Jan 28, 2021
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Metal Shark
The Marines are buying unmanned boats that will act as platforms for suicide drones.
The boats will be better positioned to support amphibious landings with precision drone attacks.
Unmanned boats will be able to circle small islands, responding to urgent requests for help.
The U.S. Marine Corps is taking a completely new tack to providing fire support during amphibious landings: unmanned boats stocked full of suicide drones.
https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a35338704/marines-long-range-unmanned-surface-vehicle/
