MILITARY● ELEVATEDJul 29 · Jul 29, 2026, 1:00 PM
Can the US fend off China’s subsea drones? Its coastguard looks for answers
South China Morning Post
As the Chinese military expands its autonomous underwater capabilities, the US Coast Guard is seeking new ways to counter undersea drones, highlighting what analysts describe as a gap in America’s defence. The law enforcement agency said it was requesting information on commercially available systems capable of detecting, tracking and disabling unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). While the July 24 notice does not mention China, it comes less than a year after Beijing unveiled several uncrewed...
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