SECURITYJun 22 · 16:00 UTCDEFENSE NEWSEve Sampson

US Army tests autonomous boats during Philippine exercise

The US Army tested autonomous boats during a military exercise with the Philippine Army, using unmanned surface vessels (USVs) to escort a logistics support vessel and provide security. The operation, part of Salaknib 2026, involved HAVOC-branded USVs navigating autonomously to monitor threats and support the transportation of Philippine Army personnel and vehicles.

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