US Launches Unmanned Systems Integration Task Force

The US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) launched Task Force 59 on Thursday. This group will focus on integrating unmanned systems and artificial intelligence within the 5th Fleet’s area of operations.

Commander of NAVCENT Vice Adm. Brad Cooper said that the main reason behind Task Force 59 integration between unmanned systems and AI.

The task force is expected to build trust and confidence in human-machine teaming through a series of operations at sea.