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Ukraine·Russia·Armed Conflicts

First naval battle between unmanned surface vessels takes place in Black Sea

Sunday, 13 September 2026, 06:18 · 1 min read

The world's first known naval engagement fought entirely between unmanned surface vessels (USVs — autonomous or remotely piloted watercraft) has taken place in the Black Sea, according to the Ukrainian Navy. Ukrainian forces said on Saturday that one of their naval drones destroyed a Russian unmanned vessel during the engagement. The milestone marks a significant shift in maritime warfare, signalling that drone-versus-drone combat has now extended from the air to the sea.

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Al Jazeera English — First naval battle between drones takes place in the Black Sea ↗︎
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