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The US Navy has launched a new autonomous systems warfighting center dedicated to training sailors for warfare involving robotic and unmanned platforms. The initiative signals the Navy's push to integrate autonomous technology into fleet operations and prepare personnel for conflicts where unmanned systems play a central combat role alongside traditional ships and aircraft.

More than three dozen US sailors and Marines have been wounded this month while supporting operations against Iran, according to a report by Task & Purpose. The injuries mark a notable human cost of the American military campaign, and the report has drawn attention to the pace and risks of naval and Marine Corps operations in the region as the conflict continues.

The US Navy has established a new Autonomous Systems Warfighting Center (RASWDC) aimed at preparing sailors for warfare involving robotic and autonomous platforms. The Navy says the center is intended to help maintain a decisive maritime advantage amid growing competition at sea. The move reflects a broader push by the US military to integrate unmanned systems into frontline operations and training.

Warships from the Philippines, the United States, Australia, Japan and other partner nations sailed in Alpha formation during the maritime security exercise marking the sea phase of the ADMM-Plus in the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine Navy highlighted the drill, which brings together regional navies to practice coordinated maneuvers and strengthen maritime security cooperation.

Preliminary racing for the America's Cup is taking place in Naples on 27 September, with live coverage of today's regattas on Sky Sport. The Italian city is hosting the lead-up events as teams compete for position ahead of the main competition, drawing attention from sailing fans across Italy and beyond.

Question is being raised over whether the river cruise sector, a fast-growing part of European tourism, faces structural long-term threats from climate change. Recurring droughts and low water levels on major rivers such as the Rhine and Danube have already disrupted sailings in recent years, prompting debate about the industry's future viability if such conditions become more frequent.

Sakana AI has introduced SAIL, a research project on scaling in-context imitation learning, aimed at teaching robotic systems new skills by letting them learn from demonstrations within context rather than through task-specific retraining. The announcement is drawing attention from robotics and AI researchers interested in whether scaling in-context learning can improve general-purpose robot behavior.

Warships of Russia's Northern Fleet have sailed through the Shokalsky Strait for the first time in the history of the Russian Navy, according to Nezavisimaya Gazeta. The route through the Arctic strait highlights growing naval activity in northern waters and the fleet's expanding operational reach in the region.

New analysis compares nominal residential property prices in the Euro Area and Greece from Q1 2001 to Q1 2026, dubbing it 'Smooth Sailing vs. the Aegean Wave'. The data highlights the Euro Area's steady double-digit highs and double-dip lows, while Greece endures far sharper booms and busts, underscoring why Greek housing markets remain volatile.

Färja, Swedish for ferry, is being searched after an incident involving a Stena ferry. According to the posts, four people were taken to hospital following a leak on board a Stena vessel. The reports describe people falling ill, though the exact substance that leaked and its cause are not detailed in the available snippets. Readers appear to be searching for news updates on the ship, the condition of those hospitalised and any disruption to sailings as the situation develops.