The US introduces the Manta Ray underwater drone to boost intelligence and counter undersea threats from rivals.

The US has unveiled the Manta Ray, an underwater drone aimed at enhancing intelligence gathering and threat deterrence. This development is part of a broader global race in undersea warfare, with rivals like Russia and China also advancing their submarine capabilities. The US, UK, and Australia are investing in nuclear-powered submarines through the AUKUS pact to counter China's growing naval influence in the Indo-Pacific. However, concerns over high costs and uranium shortages pose challenges to these ambitious projects.

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