Navy creates robotic and drone warfighting development center at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story

Published September 24, 2026 2:45pm ET | Updated September 24, 2026 2:45pm ET



The Navy announced on Thursday the formation of a new center dedicated to robotic and autonomous systems that will be headquartered at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia.

The Robotic and Autonomous Systems Warfighting Development Center will operate under U.S. Fleet Forces Command.

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