(02)

Defence

↓ (W34 ‘26 · Aug 17–23)

Saturday, Aug 22

01Marine Insight2026-08-22

Video: Unmanned Surface Vessel Fires 2 JAGM Missiles During RIMPAC 2026 Off Hawaii (opens in a new tab)

During RIMPAC 2026 off the coast of Hawaii, an unmanned surface vessel successfully fired two Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM). The demonstration highlighted advancements in autonomous naval warfare technology. The event was part of a larger multinational military exercise. Footage of the launch was released by Marine Insight.

Friday, Aug 21

02Baird Maritime2026-08-21

Autonomous missile platform tested during US Navy exercise (opens in a new tab)

The U.S. Navy tested an autonomous missile platform during a recent exercise. The trial aimed to evaluate the system's performance in operational conditions. No specific outcomes or technical details were disclosed in the report. The platform is part of ongoing efforts to integrate unmanned systems into naval operations.

Also covered by 1 other source

Thursday, Aug 20

03The Defense Post2026-08-20

Blue Ops, Havoc Team Up on Maritime Autonomous Systems (opens in a new tab)

Blue Ops and Havoc have partnered to develop maritime autonomous systems. The collaboration aims to advance unmanned technologies for naval operations. Details on specific projects or timelines were not provided in the announcement. The focus appears to be on enhancing maritime capabilities through automation.

Wednesday, Aug 19

04Оборонка2026-08-19

The British are to send an autonomous vessel, capable of operating for more than 50 days, to NATO for trainin (opens in a new tab)

The UK will deploy an autonomous vessel to NATO for training purposes. The unmanned ship can operate continuously for over 50 days. The initiative aims to enhance naval capabilities within the alliance. No specific mission details or deployment timeline were provided.

05The Defence Blog2026-08-19

New UK autonomous vessel to join NATO exercise (opens in a new tab)

A new UK-developed autonomous vessel will participate in a NATO military exercise. The vessel is designed to operate without a crew, enhancing naval capabilities. This marks a step in integrating unmanned systems into multinational defense operations. The exercise aims to test and demonstrate advanced maritime technologies.

© 2026 Ship Autonomy · Summaries are AI-generated; articles belong to their publishers · Privacy · Contact