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doctrine-change2026-09-25 00:00 UTC🇺🇸 Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia, United States
US Navy establishes Robot and Autonomous Systems Warfighting Development Center in Virginia
The U.S. Navy announced the creation of the Robot and Autonomous Systems Warfighting Development Center to train sailors and develop concepts for employing autonomous systems across the fleet. The center will test and integrate unmanned systems under simulated combat conditions and develop guidelines for commanders on their use.
DETAILS
Type
doctrine-change
Occurred
2026-09-25 00:00
Reported
2026-09-25
Location
Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia, United States
Coordinates
37.1232, -78.4928
Confidence
78 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
No damage reported; organizational and training hub established for autonomous/unmanned systems integration and employment.
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