The US Navy is testing robotic refueling to push drone boats deeper into high-threat waters without putting sailors at risk

Source: Business Insider

The demonstration has broader implications for extending the use of uncrewed surface vessels across the US Navy, officials said. Photo courtesy of Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons DivisionThe US Navy tested a robotic system for refueling a drone boat at sea. At-sea refueling could keep drone boats on station longer instead of sending them back to port.