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Drone boats debut in Navy’s 30-year shipbuilding plan
Filed: May 13, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
Summary: Navy officials say drone boats will be part of a 30-year shipbuilding plan targeting a 450-hull fleet by 2031.
WHO: Navy service officials
WHAT: Navy’s 30-year shipbuilding plan includes a drone boat fleet
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 8:10 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Part of a scheduled process.
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