uncrewed

[uhn-krood]

adjective

1. (especially of an aircraft, ship, or spacecraft) without the physical presence of a person or people in control.

Word History and Origins

Origin of uncrewed¹

First recorded in 1950–55; un- ¹ ( def. ) + crewed ( def. )

Example Sentences

Then there are sea drones: uncrewed vessels that can travel either on or below the surface, as used with devastating effect by Ukraine against Russia's Black Sea fleet.

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Cdr Hutchinson said: "In recent years we have seen the effect that autonomy and uncrewed systems can have at sea, on land and in the air, especially in Ukraine."

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A flotilla of uncrewed "wolf pack" drone boats has successfully been used to escort warships in a Royal Navy and Army trial.

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The first Artemis mission lasted 25 days and saw the launch of an uncrewed spacecraft in November 2022.

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The review said "uncrewed and autonomous systems" could be used within the UK's conventional forces within the next five years.

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