The U.S. Navy is holding the first integrated exercise of manned and unmanned equipment in multiple operational areas.
The integrated exercise, which began Monday (April 19, 2021) at U.S. Pacific Fleet and Third Fleet Base, San Diego Harbor, California, uses unmanned equipment including unmanned military equipment over the sea, on the surface and underwater, the Navy said in a news release.
The Navy says the integration of unmanned combat systems with traditional, manned naval forces will give the U.S. Navy the military advantage it needs to fight, win wars and deter potential aggressors.
Pentagon spokesman Kirby also said at the day’s regular press conference that “this exercise will integrate manned and unmanned equipment and capabilities across multiple operational domains to enhance the operational advantage of the U.S. Pacific Fleet.” He added , “As these types of exercises continue to evolve, so will the opportunities for coordinated operations between the U.S. and its allies and partner nations, and to build a more solid relationship in the Indo-Pacific region.”
A U.S. Air Force magazine report last year said the U.S. military will make greater use of unmanned equipment to address China’s security challenges, including the possible use of drones to attack some islands and reefs in the South China Sea over which China claims sovereignty.
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