The US started testing the military ship-drone

The US military began to test the 40-meter vessel called "Chaser", which is designed to operate without a crew on board, reports Associated Press.

The ship was designed by the Pentagon agency DARPA and defense firm Leidos, within two years it will take tests at the California coast. According to the DARPA Jared Adams, unmanned ships will allow people to expose less danger in the course of military operations.

During the testing phase aboard the "Sea Hunter" will be professionals, but the management will be carried out automation. Weapons on board is missing, the initial task is to detect diesel-electric submarines.

It is noted that the military development has a chance to become the prototype for the unmanned cargo ships to be allowed to reduce the operating costs of a commercial cargo delivery.

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