Defence Blog iconDefence BlogSep 4, 2026

U.S. Navy demonstrates at-sea refueling for unmanned surface vessel

Navy demonstrated a system last month that can refuel an unmanned surface vessel at sea without any crew on board, a step toward keeping robotic boats on station indefinitely instead of returning to port when they run low on fuel.

U.S. Navy demonstrates at-sea refueling for unmanned surface vessel

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Navy demonstrated a system last month that can refuel an unmanned surface vessel at sea without any crew on board, a step toward keeping robotic boats on station indefinitely instead of returning to port...

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Navy demonstrated a system last month that can refuel an unmanned surface vessel at sea without any crew on board, a step toward keeping robotic boats on station indefinitely instead of returning to port when they run low on fuel. Division ran the demonstration off the coast […]

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