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Title: New ASW test vehicle
Post by: besilarius on March 31, 2016, 06:41:43 PM

Things are moving toward further automation, but not satisfied with an unmanned vessel. To much can go wrong at sea.
Would really like some info on the technology involved. The article makes it sound like a quantum leap has quietly occurred. Again, not convinced.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3517983/Watch-Navy-s-ghost-hunter-set-sail-132-foot-long-drone-boat-scour-seas-months-time-looking-enemy-submarines.html

Title: Re: New ASW test vehicle
Post by: mirth on March 31, 2016, 06:51:44 PM

That thing has been around for awhile now. Odd looking thing, but it would be handy in littoral waters.

Title: Re: New ASW test vehicle
Post by: Barthheart on April 01, 2016, 06:47:56 AM

I didn't read the whole thing but.... what's to keep someone from boarding it and stealing it...???

Title: Re: New ASW test vehicle
Post by: Staggerwing on April 01, 2016, 09:29:06 PM

Quote from: Barthheart on April 01, 2016, 06:47:56 AM
I didn't read the whole thing but.... what's to keep someone from boarding it and stealing it...???

It blows up?

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