Navy Destroyer and Drones Hit Ship 250 Miles Away
U.S. Navy photo by Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Clark Lappert A U.S. Navy guided missile destroyer targeted a simulated enemy ship at a range of more than 250 miles. The destroyer relied on targeting data supplied by uncrewed ships and aircraft. Using drones to act as scouts for the crewed ship allows the warships to remain hidden, protecting them from enemy attack. The U.S. Navy guided missile destroyer USS John Finn recently achieved what could be the farthest anti-ship missile shot ever—all with the help of drones. ➡ The John Finn, acting on targeting data provided by uncrewed air an...
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