unmanned

Example Sentences

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The small number of unmanned surface vessels in the region are still years away from being the autonomous fighting machines their manufacturers have promised, military officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

"If a hostile regime survives, it will likely seek to begin a years-long effort to rebuild its military, missiles and UAV forces," Gabbard said, referring to unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

On Friday, the Pentagon awarded privately held Anduril a $20 billion contract in part to counter unmanned aerial systems — drones, that is.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Libyan port officials said initially that the tanker had sunk, but it has been floating, unmanned and dangerous ever since.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

"Have the years so unmanned you that you tremble at the shadow of an unborn child?"

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin