American Magic helping to build Navy’s new unmanned defense vessel in Pensacola

PENSACOLA, Fla. — American Magic is helping to build a new unmanned Navy defense vessel.

It’s called the “Saildrone Spectre.” It’s 170 feet long, weighs more than 550,000 pounds, and can shoot missiles from its bow.

Part of this vessel is being built in Pensacola. The American Magic sailing team is now more than a sports organization. They’re getting some skin in the defense game…

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