The US Navy used a swarm of drone boats to seize $81 million worth of cocaine in the Caribbean
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Pro The US Navy used a swarm of drone boats to seize $81 million worth of cocaine in the Caribbean News By Efosa Udinmwen Published 9 August 2026 2 min read Autonomous Voyager drone boats foil cocaine shipment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Breaking Defense) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Voyager drone boats tracked smugglers before US Navy forces intercepted the shipmentAutonomous vessels helped seize cocaine worth more than $81 million offshoreElectric-powered drone boats can patrol continuously for more than 100 daysUnmanned surface…
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