Ukraine has found success at sea by using naval drones packed with explosive to batter Russia.
AdvertisementIn two conflicts separated by more than 1,000 miles, US friends and foes alike have turned to a deadly weapon to defeat their enemy's warships: small naval drones packed with explosives.
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower conducts flight operations in response to Houthi activity in the Red Sea on Feb. 23.
In other words, there are ways that warships can protect against, evade, and ultimately defeat naval drones.
Naval drones can potentially carry a large payload, and if they manage to get through undetected and hit a ship, "there could be significant damage."
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