Stealthy Ship Hull Cuts Through Waves Like Butter

June 20, 2025
Watch time: 5-15 mins
Bundoff Collette Campeau

A wave-slicing ship design—originally inspired by drug-smuggling submarines—is getting a fresh look at Michigan’s Marine Hydrodynamics Lab. With support from the Department of Defense, Michigan engineers are helping the Navy explore autonomous, low-profile vessels for stealthy resupply missions that keep sailors out of harm’s way. How can a design once used to evade detection become a strategic advantage? Dive into the full story.

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