U.S. Navy Explores Underwater Drones to Resupply Nuclear Submarines While Fully Submerged

The U.S. Navy is examining how unmanned underwater vehicles could deliver critical parts between nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers while submarines remain fully submerged. The concept, outlined by the Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet in August 2026, could preserve submarine stealth while extending combat endurance across contested Pacific waters. Read full Naval Defense News at this link …

U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) leads a multinational formation during RIMPAC 2026 in the Pacific. U.S. Navy commanders are examining how unmanned underwater vehicles could eventually transfer critical components between aircraft carriers and submerged submarines. (Picture source: PACOM)

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