Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The MANTAS T-12 is one of the smallest unmanned surface vessels in the U.S. Navy's rapidly growing drone fleet — but don't let its size fool you. At just 12 feet long, this semi-submersible autonomous boat can carry sonar, electro-optic sensors, and even launch nano-drones, and it's already been deployed to the Middle East with Task Force 59. Here's what you need to know.

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