US firm's new drone boat hits 45+ knots, can carry missiles and 10,000 lb payload

BlackSea Technologies unveiled the armed unmanned surface vessel Comet at Sea-Air-Space.

The 43-foot drone boat carries missile launchers, sensors, and a 10,000-pound payload.

It can exceed 45 knots, cover long distances, and be quickly reconfigured for new missions.

Potential roles include air defense, mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare, and electronic warfare.

The launch signals U.S. maritime autonomy moving from prototypes toward combat-ready platforms.