Navy’s Unmanned Task Force to close down with arrival of new Disruptive Capabilities Office
The panel's work has been mostly classified, but was focused on linking useful unmanned tech to real operational issues.
The panel's work has been mostly classified, but was focused on linking useful unmanned tech to real operational issues.
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said the office will play a role in supporting the Pentagon's new Replicator initiative.
The Navy's top leaders still need to sign out the creation and final details of the new office, but a draft document indicates the focus will be on moving advanced but existing technologies into the field for operational use.
The Navy has stood up a special task force for unmanned systems, but can it overcome congressional skepticism?
The Navy's top admiral wants to see unmanned platforms operating in the fleet by the 2030s, but has also taken clues from Congress about the service's approach.