The Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) officially established the Robotic and Autonomous Systems Warfighting Development Center (RASWDC) today, marking a critical milestone in accelerating the development, operational integration, and employment of robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) across the maritime domain. Headquartered at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, RASWDC is an Echelon 3 warfighting development center operating under U.S. Fleet Forces Command. The command will serve as the Navy’s dedicated, Fleet-facing operational integration point for robotic and autonomous capabilities. “To maintain our decisive maritime advantage, we must rapidly integrate robotic and autonomous systems into how we operate, train, and deploy,” said the Chief of Naval Operations. “The establishment of RASWDC ensures our Sailors are equipped with the tactical edge, advanced training, and specialized doctrine required to win the high-end fight.” The establish...