Defiant Redefines Naval Defense with Autonomous Operations

The Nomars (No Manning Required Ship) program is rewriting the rules of naval design with Defiant, a fully autonomous vessel built from the keel up to sail without a single crew member aboard. Unlike retrofitted ships, Defiant isn’t bound by human-centric design—no need for bunks, bridges, or break rooms—just pure autonomy. The challenge? Making a ship tough enough to handle real seas without human hands. That’s where the ATC demonstration comes in: a high-stakes, long-duration test to prove Defiant’s endurance and resilience in the wild. This isn’t just automation—it’s the future of unmanned maritime operations.