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Navy’s 5th Fleet Leverages Unmanned Systems in Strait of Hormuz Operations

The U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet has successfully incorporated 12 diverse unmanned platforms during routine patrols around the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Editor Staff
  • October 9, 2023
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The U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet has successfully incorporated 12 diverse unmanned platforms during routine patrols around the Strait of Hormuz. These operations focused on tracking Iranian naval vessels and were aimed at increasing maritime awareness and regional deterrence. The emphasis on using unmanned platforms is in line with the Navy’s aim to incorporate modern technology into traditional naval operations.
  

Key Points: 

  1. The 5th Fleet carried out operations near the Strait of Hormuz, employing 12 different unmanned systems to enhance maritime surveillance and deterrence.
  2. These unmanned operations were focused on monitoring activities of the Iranian Navy and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.
  3. Capt. Joe Baggett highlighted the importance of integrating various unmanned systems, including aerial, undersea, and surface vehicles, into regular fleet activities.
  4. The 5th Fleet, based in Bahrain, is pushing for the integration of unmanned technology and artificial intelligence into its standard operations, signaling a shift in operational tactics.
  5. Defense initiatives such as Operation Windward Stack and the involvement of Task Force 59 reflect the Navy’s commitment to adopting and integrating innovative technology in its operations.

 

Source: https://breakingdefense.com/2023/10/unmanned-vessels-integrated-for-ops-tracking-iranian-ships-us-5th-fleet/ 

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