U.S. Marine Corps Turns to Narco-Subs for Logistics Inspiration - The Maritime Executive

The U.S. Marine Corps is developing an autonomous supply boat based on Colombian drug-running semisubmersibles to aid in combat logistics on remote islands in the Western Pacific. The boat, inspired by "narco subs," would have a low visual profile and cargo capacity, making it difficult to intercept. It would be used to deliver Naval Strike Missiles close to the beach. The Marine Corps is testing a prototype and hopes to begin acquisition in a few years. The Navy is also testing autonomous solutions using an equipped fast transport ship.