Task Force 59, launched in 2021, is the U.S. Navy’s first dedicated unit for unmanned systems and artificial intelligence. Operating in the Middle East, it focuses on integrating these technologies into everyday missions. This “digital fleet” includes drones and other uncrewed vehicles working alongside crewed ships. AI helps analyze sensor data, giving commanders a wider picture of what’s happening at sea. Task Force 59 aims to improve maritime security, awareness, and deterrence in a region critical for global trade.
