SAN DIEGO, U.S. -- The U.S. Navy is moving to deploy extra-large underwater drones that can potentially conduct secret offensive and intelligence-gathering activities at a lower cost than conventional submarines, contributing to deterrence against China.
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U.S. doubles down on extra-large drone subs to counter China
Defense chief Austin checks progress at naval facility in California
The design of Boeing's Orca is based on the Echo Voyager, another unmanned undersea vehicle by the U.S. company. (Photo courtesy of Boeing)
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