The Use of Autonomous Uncrewed Systems in Modern Land and Sea Combat
現代陸海戰中自主無人系統的應用
Introduction
Recent military conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe show that armies are relying more on autonomous sea and ground vehicles to carry out dangerous combat and supply missions.
近期在中東和東歐發生的軍事衝突顯示，軍隊正日益依賴自主海面與地面車輛來執行危險的戰鬥與補給任務。
Main Body
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has started using Saronic Corsair uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) in the Middle East. These ships can travel 1,000 nautical miles and carry 1,000 pounds of equipment. They were recently used in an attack on an Iranian naval base at Bandar Abbas. Furthermore, the US Navy used a Corsair USV to rescue crew members from a crashed AH-64 Apache helicopter, showing that these systems are useful for both fighting and rescue operations. Additionally, the US has deployed low-cost combat systems and underwater drones to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz to reduce the risk to human soldiers.
美國中央司令部 (CENTCOM) 已開始在中東使用 Saronic Corsair 無人水面船 (USV)。這些船隻可航行 1,000 海浬並載運 1,000 磅設備。它們最近被用於一次對伊朗班德利阿巴斯 (Bandar Abbas) 海軍基地的攻擊。此外，美國海軍使用了一艘 Corsair USV 營救墜毀的 AH-64 阿帕契直升機機組員，顯示這些系統在戰鬥與救援行動中均十分有用。此外，美國部署了低成本戰鬥系統與水下無人機以清除霍爾木茲海峽 (Strait of Hormuz) 的水雷，以降低人類士兵的風險。
Similarly, Ukraine is using new tactics with autonomous systems. The 123rd Separate Territorial Defense Brigade recently used a naval drone to transport an armed ground vehicle (UGV) to the Kinburn Spit, a strategic area near the port of Mykolaiv. Once on land, the UGV used a machine gun to attack targets. This combination of sea and land drones allows the military to attack enemy positions without risking human lives. The Kinburn Spit remains a highly contested area where Ukrainian forces aim to disrupt Russian supplies and artillery.
同樣地，烏克蘭正採取自主系統的新戰術。第 123 獨立領土防衛旅最近使用海軍無人機將一輛武裝地面車輛 (UGV) 運送到基尼爾恩沙嘴 (Kinburn Spit)，這是米科拉伊夫 (Mykolaiv) 港口附近的一個戰略地區。一旦到達陸地，UGV 便使用機槍攻擊目標。這種海陸無人機的結合，使軍方能夠在不冒人類生命風險的情況下攻擊敵方陣地。基尼爾恩沙嘴仍是一個高度爭議的地區，烏克蘭軍隊旨在擾亂俄羅斯的補給與火砲。
Ukraine has also greatly increased the number of ground drone missions. According to the Ministry of Defense, missions rose from 7,511 in January 2026 to 16,676 in June 2026, with over 66,300 missions in the first half of the year. These drones are mainly used for medical evacuations and transporting ammunition through 'kill zones,' where it is too dangerous for humans to enter. Consequently, the Ministry of Defense plans to move 100% of frontline logistics to robotic systems and intends to buy over 22,000 more ground drones this year.
烏克蘭也大幅增加了地面無人機任務的數量。根據國防部數據，任務量從 2026 年 1 月的 7,511 次增加到 2026 年 6 月的 16,676 次，上半年總計超過 66,300 次任務。這些無人機主要用於醫療撤離以及在人類無法進入的危險「死亡地帶」運送彈藥。因此，國防部計劃將 100% 的前線後勤轉移至機器人系統，並擬於今年再採購超過 22,000 輛地面無人機。
Conclusion
The use of autonomous systems by the US and Ukraine shows a clear shift toward robotic warfare. This strategy aims to protect soldiers and improve accuracy in dangerous combat zones.
美國與烏克蘭對自主系統的應用，顯示出軍事行動正明顯轉向機器人戰爭。此策略旨在保護士兵並提高在危險戰鬥區域的精準度。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 The 'Connection' Upgrade
At the A2 level, you usually connect ideas with simple words like and, but, or because. To move toward B2, you need Transition Signals. These are words that tell the reader how the next sentence relates to the previous one.
Look at these three 'power-moves' from the text:
1. Adding More Weight: Furthermore & Additionally
Instead of saying "And also..." repeatedly, the author uses these words to stack information.
- A2 Style: The ships can travel far. And they can carry equipment.
- B2 Style: These ships can travel 1,000 nautical miles. Furthermore, they can carry 1,000 pounds of equipment.
2. Showing a Pattern: Similarly
When you want to show that two different things are happening in a similar way, use Similarly. It bridges the gap between two different examples (in this case, the US and Ukraine).
- The Logic: US uses drones Similarly Ukraine uses drones.
3. The Domino Effect: Consequently
This is a sophisticated way to say "so" or "as a result." It shows that the second action happened because of the first one.
- The Chain: Drones are successful Consequently the Ministry plans to buy 22,000 more.
💡 Pro-Tip for Fluency: Stop using "And" at the start of your sentences. Try replacing it with Additionally to instantly sound more professional and academic.