FACING a growing threat from China, the United States Navy is envisioning drone ships to keep an electronic eye on enemy forces across the Pacific Ocean, extending the reach of firepower and keeping sailors out of harm's way.

The Navy is speeding up the development of those robotic ships as an affordable way to keep pace with China's growing fleet while vowing not to repeat costly shipbuilding blunders from recent years.

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