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US DIU autonomous naval systems development

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Latest: U.S. Pentagon launches $300M SWAP‑USV program to develop uncrewed boats that deploy attack drones

In mid‑July 2026 the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) began expanding its portfolio of autonomous maritime capabilities. It announced partnerships with Norway’s Kongsberg and Oceaneering International to define concept