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United States demonstrates unmanned surface vessel missile launch

Lockheed Martin and Saildrone demonstrated a missile launch from an unmanned surface vessel. The test indicates advancing naval strike capabilities using autonomous platforms.

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Autonomous missile-capable vessels could alter maritime security and military planning.

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  1. Lockheed Martin, Saildrone Demonstrate USV Missile Launch ↗executivebiz.com · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 8:02 PM UTC

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