CNA Explains: The US has deployed sea drones in combat for the first time. Here's why it matters

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The US has deployed sea drones in combat operations for the first time, marking a significant milestone in naval warfare technology. Analysts note the strategic implications of this deployment extend beyond the drones themselves to the broader signals it sends about US military capabilities and intent.

An analyst says that the use of the sea drones by the US "lies less in the platform itself than in what it signals".