# DoD Expands Unmanned Maritime Capabilities

A DefenseScoop article urges the U.S. Department of Defense to accelerate unmanned maritime capabilities by procuring more low-cost, expendable systems, simplifying testing and acquisition for those platforms, and linking unmanned systems with crewed forces through a shared command-and-control network. The article identifies potential contractor opportunities in unmanned surface vessels, logistics and rescue platforms, autonomous-systems integration, and co-production with allied suppliers. It does not identify a specific solicitation, award, funding amount, or procurement contact, so these are market signals rather than an announced opportunity.

- Contractors can assess whether their unmanned surface, logistics, rescue, or integration offerings can support low-cost, expendable deployments and operation alongside crewed forces.
- Companies with relevant allied suppliers may evaluate co-production capacity; the article presents this as an opportunity, not a stated government requirement.
- Procurement teams and industry stakeholders can use the stated priorities to inform capability planning, while recognizing that the article does not establish a program, acquisition timeline, or funding commitment.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
- U.S. Navy (USN)
- U.S. Army (USA)
- Ukrainian Navy

### Sources
- [Unmanned warfare has now expanded to the high seas. Is the U.S. ready? | DefenseScoop](https://defensescoop.com/2026/10/07/unmanned-warfare-has-expanded-to-the-high-seas-is-the-us-ready) - DefenseScoop