# Pentagon starts high-stakes competition for unmanned boats

> The Pentagon seeks autonomous boats capable of launching drones during maritime operationsCompetition offers $100 million before potential $200 million procurement contractsThree testing sprints will evaluate…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/pentagon-launches-campaign-for-unmanned-boats-able-to-launch-drones-at-sea?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a779d8e46f5c9a2beb37ded)
- **Published:** 2026-08-08
- **Category:** Drones
- **Tags:** #surface #drone
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a779d8e46f5c9a2beb37ded

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