Ukraine unveils MV11 12-metre autonomous vessel capable of deploying other naval drones
Ukrainian firm UForce unveiled the MV11, a 12-metre uncrewed surface vessel designed to launch and support other naval drones at sea. The platform is intended to extend operational reach and sustain multiple smaller drones in contested waters, fuelling debate over the viability of autonomous maritime task groups.
Why it matters: Follows 2026-08-24-ukraine-mv11-magura-naval-drone — Ukraine is building a naval drone mothership doctrine before most NATO navies have figured out how to operate one small USV.