The Drone Attack Boat Program Critical to Countering ChinaThe Drone Attack Boat Program Critical to Countering China
A Seahawk medium displacement unmanned surface vessel participates in a U.S. battle rehearsal on the Pacific Ocean on April 21, 2021. Shannon Renfroe/U.S. Navy
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The Drone Attack Boat Program Critical to Countering China

The Navy’s new drone attack boat program could be a key part of U.S. strategy to counter China’s battle strategy in the Indo-Pacific.
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By Ryan Morgan
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As U.S. military planners and policymakers continue to develop strategies for a potential conflict with China, the U.S. Navy has taken steps to develop a family of highly adaptable drone attack boats.

In July, the Navy released a solicitation for its modular attack surface craft (MASC) program. The accompanying program documents describe a potential family of unmanned vessels that could deploy with a variety of weapons and specialized gear that would all fit into standardized shipping containers.
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