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Why the US can’t copy Ukraine’s robot navy

The U.S. Navy Wants More Robot Ships, But Not Ukraine’s Model at Pacific Scale

Navy leaders say Ukraine’s sea-drone success against Russia is a powerful case study, but the United States cannot simply transplant that model to the Pacific or the Red Sea.

Key Takeaways

Navy leaders say Ukraine’s sea-drone campaign is a powerful case study but not a template for the Pacific.
The Pacific’s scale and visibility create different surveillance and survivability challenges.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 23, 2026·via defenseone.com

A-10 test with nose-mounted refueling probe points to a wider Pacific operations debate

An A-10 Warthog has flown with a bolt-on aerial refueling probe and reportedly connected with a drogue-equipped C-130, a test that could carry implications well beyond the aging attack jet itself.

Key Takeaways

A test A-10 flew with a nose-mounted refueling probe replacing its usual receptacle.
The report says the aircraft connected with a drogue-equipped C-130 within days of the first flight.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 4, 2026·via twz.com