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Lockheed Martin Arms Saildrone USVs for Naval Warfare

1/16/2026

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Saildrone and Lockheed Martin will arm Saildrone's unmanned surface vessels (USVs) with strike missiles, including the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) launcher.
Lockheed Martin will invest $50 million to integrate technologies for fleet defense and reconnaissance.
A live-fire demonstration is scheduled for summer 2026.
The partnership signals a shift in naval strategy driven by the Ukraine war and the effectiveness of weaponized USVs.

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Story summary

Saildrone and Lockheed Martin will arm Saildrone's unmanned surface vessels (USVs) with strike missiles, including the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) launcher.
Lockheed Martin will invest $50 million to integrate technologies for fleet defense and reconnaissance.
A live-fire demonstration is scheduled for summer 2026.
The partnership signals a shift in naval strategy driven by the Ukraine war and the effectiveness of weaponized USVs.