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Taiwan Launches First Indigenous Unmanned Surface Vessel

3/26/2025

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Taiwan has unveiled the Endeavor Manta, its inaugural homegrown unmanned surface vessel, drawing inspiration from Ukraine's effective use of similar technology. This sleek 8.6-meter craft can zip through waters at 35 knots, carrying over a ton of payload, including torpedoes. Equipped with cutting-edge communication systems and swarm capabilities, the Manta bolsters Taiwan's maritime defense against looming threats from China.

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Taiwan has unveiled the Endeavor Manta, its inaugural homegrown unmanned surface vessel, drawing inspiration from Ukraine's effective use of similar technology. This sleek 8.6-meter craft can zip through waters at 35 knots, carrying over a ton of payload, including torpedoes. Equipped with cutting-edge communication systems and swarm capabilities, the Manta bolsters Taiwan's maritime defense against looming threats from China.