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  1. Palladyne AI Corp., listed on Nasdaq, secured potential contracts with the U.S. Army and Department of War for autonomous technologies, benefiting from Trump-era policies.
  2. The U.S. Army is seeking autonomous vessels to be used in future military operations.

US Navy Demonstrates Autonomous Maritime Strike Systems

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jul 28
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What happened

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The US Navy demonstrated autonomous maritime strike systems during a sinking exercise at RIMPAC 2026. The Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC), a high-speed unmanned surface vessel developed by BlackSea Technologies, was used in the exercise. The GAR blasted a hole in the decommissioned amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu.

From indiatimes.com

Why it matters

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The demonstration highlights the growing role of autonomous maritime strike systems in naval operations. These vessels are designed to conduct intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, maritime security, and logistics missions in contested waters.

The U.S. Army is seeking autonomous vessels to be used in future military operations.

From indiatimes.com

Who's involved

  • BaltimoreCity in Maryland, United States
  • MarylandState of the United States of America
  • DaliRiver in the Central African Republic
  • Richard WorleyAmerican police officer, commissioner of the Baltimore Police Department
  • Bill FergusonAmerican politician

How it developed

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  1. A company is establishing a new production center in Hancock County, Mississippi, utilizing the high-speed uncrewed boat MARS.Sub-event
  2. Testing is underway for replenishment technology and sensor data collection for unmanned surface vessels (USVs).Sub-event
  3. Russia tested early prototypes of advanced unmanned vessels in Lake Ladoga.Sub-event
  4. Development of high-speed kamikaze USVs transforming naval operations.1 source

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Within Palladyne AI Corp., listed on Nasdaq, secured potential contracts with the U.S. Army and Department of War for autonomous technologies, benefiting from Trump-era policies.

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Coverage

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  • indiatimes.comInside US navy's GARC kamikaze drone boat that breached a target warship - The Times of India