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Pentagon puts out call for robot boats that launch attack drones
Defense NewsWednesday, July 29, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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The Pentagon has put out a solicitation for drone boats that can launch attack drones — and it wants them ready to test within 120 days.
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The Pentagon has put out a solicitation for drone boats that can launch attack drones — and it wants them ready to test within 120 days.
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