Small Mobile Pieces of National Sovereignty?—Uncrewed Vessels, Naval Diplomacy, and the Challenge of Signaling

Authors

Richard Dunley, University of New South Wales–Canberra/Australian Defence Force Academy

Number

4

Abstract

Naval employment of uncrewed platforms is expanding, but their status and perception among both operators and adversaries are still evolving, with key differences from crewed platforms that affect diplomacy, political signaling, and conflict escalation.

Recommended Citation

Dunley, Richard () "Small Mobile Pieces of National Sovereignty?—Uncrewed Vessels, Naval Diplomacy, and the Challenge of Signaling," Naval War College Review: Vol. 77: No. 1, Article 4.
Available at: https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol77/iss1/4