Autonomous Warfare: The Rise of NOMARS and the USX-1 Defiant

Silhouetted ships on the horizon. The rise of autonomous warships like the USX-1 Defiant signals a new era where unmanned vessels patrol the seas. (Dreamstime)

By    |   Thursday, 13 March 2025 07:45 AM EDT ET

The unveiling of the USX-1 Defiant marks a significant advancement in military technology, introducing a new era of autonomous warfare in which unmanned systems replace human personnel in defense and exploration. This shift can be encapsulated in the concept of NOMADS vs. NOMARS.

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