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Sunday, Sep 6

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01Middle East Eye2026-09-06

IRGC claims American Unmanned Surface Vessel struck in Hormuz (opens in a new tab)

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed an American unmanned surface vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on September 6, 2026. The incident was reported by Middle East Eye, though no further details on damage or casualties were provided. The claim has not been independently verified. The Strait of Hormuz remains a strategically contested waterway.

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Saturday, Sep 5

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02Military.com2026-09-05

Army Tests Fully Autonomous Ship That Was Converted in Just 9 Days (opens in a new tab)

The U.S. Army successfully tested a fully autonomous ship converted from a manned vessel in just nine days. The rapid modification demonstrated the military's ability to quickly adapt existing platforms for unmanned operations. The test focused on evaluating the ship's autonomous navigation and operational capabilities. No further details on performance or specific technologies used were provided.

Wednesday, Sep 2

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03DVIDS2026-09-02

Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division’s Blue Water Instrumentation refuels unmanned surface vessel at sea using robotic towed connector (opens in a new tab)

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division’s Blue Water Instrumentation successfully refueled an unmanned surface vessel at sea using a robotic towed connector. This demonstration marks a step toward automated refueling for unmanned maritime systems. The technology aims to extend operational endurance without human intervention. The test was conducted by the U.S. Navy.

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Tuesday, Sep 1

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04Unmanned Systems Technology2026-09-01

Cambridge Pixel to Showcase Autonomous Vessel Software & Sensor Integration (opens in a new tab)

Cambridge Pixel will demonstrate software and sensor integration for autonomous vessels in an upcoming showcase. The technology focuses on enhancing navigation and operational capabilities for unmanned maritime systems. The event highlights advancements in autonomous vessel control and sensor data processing. No specific technical details or outcomes are provided.

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