The system metioned is GARC (Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft).
These boats can conduct surveillance patraols and potentically be used as one-way attack (kamikaze) vessels. 450+ operational hours, 2200 nautical miles.
US adoption of this concept is directly influenced by Ukraine. Ukraine's sea drones damaged Russia's Black Sea Fleet, making this approach credible.
It is a major shift in naval warfare especially at Hormuz strait. Iran relies heavily on - Fast atttack boats, mines, and asymmetric tactics. Drone boats are ideal for 1) Surveillance in narrow warters, 2) contering swarm attacks, and 3) reducing risk to crews.
