"Unmanned U.S Navy Boat Achieves Historic Weapon Firing in Middle East"

An unmanned U.S. Navy vessel, operated by a human operator ashore, successfully fired "lethal munitions" in international waters in the Middle East, marking the first time such an exercise has been carried out in the region. The exercise, called Digital Talon, demonstrated the Navy's focus on unmanned and artificial intelligence technologies, showcasing the capability of unmanned platforms to enhance fleet lethality and strengthen regional maritime security. This follows a previous successful demonstration in September where unmanned vehicles tracked Iranian Navy and Revolutionary Guard ships.