Navigating the Future: The Navy's Uncrewed Fleet Challenges

This chapter examines the disconnect between the Pentagon's strategic vision for uncrewed naval vehicles and actual budget realities, revealing critical gaps in funding and implementation. Experts discuss the implications of these challenges while emphasizing the need for actionable data, innovative designs, and real-world experimentation to enhance operational capabilities. The conversation also considers lessons learned from recent military conflicts, advocating for more adaptable and modular vessel designs in response to modern warfare demands.