The US Department of Defense’s Darpa has shown off its “Anti-Submarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel” – a drone ship made to track enemy subs.

The drone ship was recently tested in Oregon, with the aim of getting the vessel to its top speed of 50km/h.

Darpa said the ship can detect enemy submarines – including diesel-electric vessels, reported Engadget – and track them without putting human lives at risk.

Darpa is scheduled to christen the ship on 7 April. The video below shows the vessel in action.

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