Peter Suciu
Summary: The transition from battleships to aircraft carriers as the dominant force in naval warfare is a well-known historical pivot, and now, another transformation is underway with the emergence of unmanned underwater vessels (UUVs). The U.S. Navy, historically slow in adapting to new naval technologies, faces a similar challenge with the rise of UUVs.
-Despite ongoing large-scale shipbuilding projects like the Gerald R. Ford-class carriers and Constellation-class frigates, the Navy's investment in UUVs is relatively minor, with a significant reduction in the budget for small- and medium-sized UUVs.
-However, the strategic potential of UUVs in modern naval warfare is becoming increasingly apparent, with their capabilities to perform dangerous and complex tasks like maritime surveillance, minehunting, and infrastructure protection. As geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Indo-Pacific, continue to escalate, the U.S. Navy is urged to enhance its focus on UUV technology to maintain its competitive edge and adapt to the new dynamics of naval warfare.
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