The US Navy is advancing unmanned naval capabilities with the introduction of the Liberty Class, a 190-foot autonomous steel vessel developed by Blue Water Autonomy. Capable of traveling 10,000 nautical miles and carrying 150 metric tons of payload, the ship can conduct missile, sensor, and logistics missions while escorting crewed fleets. Designed for months-long deployments without personnel onboard, it signals a shift toward sustained autonomous maritime operations.
