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Media Monitor: SOUTHCOM Chief Seeks River Drone, Says Autonomy Is 'Taking the Fight to the Enemy'

26 Oct 2026 1:17 p.m. · Source: Breaking Defense

Breaking Defense reports Marine Gen. Francis Donovan wants a new unmanned system built for riverways in his command's area and says autonomous systems are meant for operations, not just testing.

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