Lockheed Martin partners with Saildrone to field armed unmanned surface vessels for US Navy

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Program aims and next tests

The program aims to accelerate deployment of autonomous naval capabilities, with additional tests planned on the larger Spectre-class platform.

Weapons test during RIMPAC 2026

Two JAGM rounds were fired from a Saildrone Surveyor using the ARES fire-control system during RIMPAC 2026 near Hawaii.

Lockheed Martin and Saildrone partnership

Lockheed Martin partnered with Saildrone to field commercial unmanned surface vessels equipped with containerized, combat-proven weapons and Navy combat-system integration.

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Lockheed Martin partners with Saildrone to field armed unmanned surface vessels for US Navy

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Lockheed Martin partners with Saildrone to field armed unmanned surface vessels for US Navy

Program aims and next tests

Weapons test during RIMPAC 2026

Lockheed Martin and Saildrone partnership

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