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US Navy tests missiles from drone sailboat in live-fire exercises

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The U.S. Navy has successfully conducted live-fire tests of missiles launched from its Saildrone Surveyor unmanned surface vessel (USV). During the RIMPAC 2026 exercises near Hawaii, the Saildrone Surveyor SD-3001, co-developed with Lockheed Martin, launched two Joint-Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM). This demonstration marks the first time the USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group integrated an armed USV as a combat asset. The exercises also verified the Saildrone's capabilities in passive electronic warfare. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates a significant advancement in autonomous naval warfare capabilities, potentially altering future military strategies and the role of unmanned systems.

RANK_REASON This is a significant development in naval technology, showcasing the integration of autonomous vessels with offensive missile capabilities and electronic warfare. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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US Navy tests missiles from drone sailboat in live-fire exercises

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Tyson ·

    US Navy launches missiles from its first drone sailboat — Saildrone Surveyor launches dual JAGM missiles, carrier strike group tests armed USV and electronic warfare

    The U.S. Navy successfully tested a sail-powered autonomous drone in live-fire exercises in the Pacific.

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