The Pentagon issues a solicitation seeking unmanned “robot boats” designed to launch attack drones. The request calls for prototypes that can be ready for testing within 120 days, according to multiple defense outlets. The effort centers on developing small unmanned surface vessels that can operate autonomously or with minimal crew support and serve as a mobile platform for drone launch. The documents described across the reports outline the government’s timeline and requirements for delivering systems suitable for testing by the 120-day mark. The solicitation reflects the U.S. military’s interest in expanding options for deploying unmanned air systems from maritime platforms, including approaches that could reduce risk to personnel and increase flexibility in operations. The reports do not specify which company was selected, as the solicitation represents an initial procurement step, not an award. Details such as payload limits, propulsion, navigation, endurance, and the specific drone types involved are not provided in the summaries, but the key points across outlets are the focus on drone- launching boat platforms and the compressed development-to-testing schedule.