Pentagon seeks robotic cargo ships for 2,000-mile stealth missions in contested waters

The Pentagon seeks expendable robotic cargo ships for 2,000-mile stealth missions in contested waters with degraded communications. The Defense Innovation Unit is soliciting proposals for low-cost, autonomous vessels capable of carrying nine tons of military supplies, prioritizing stealth and survivability over speed. This initiative aims to address littoral contested logistics challenges by providing a risk-reduced method for delivering supplies to warfighters near hostile shores.