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Lockheed Martin, Saildrone Test JAGM Missile

5 sources · first reported Yesterday

via Defence Blog

Lockheed Martin and Saildrone launched two Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles from an unmanned surface vehicle during the U.S. Navy's Rim of the Pacific exercise. The launches marked the first missile launches from a Saildrone platform.

Why it matters

The successful test demonstrates the potential for unmanned vessels to conduct live-fire strikes, enhancing naval capabilities.

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How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. Navalnews ·
    Lockheed Martin and U.S. Navy Demonstrate AI-Powered Submarine Hunter at RIMPAC 2026
  2. Defence-industry ·
    Lockheed Martin and Saildrone fire from unmanned vessel at RIMPAC 2026, testing JAGM launcher and U.S. Navy combat system integration
  3. Defence Blog · Primary
    Lockheed Martin, Saildrone fire JAGM missile from unmanned vessel
  4. Defensemirror ·
    Lockheed Martin Saildrone Demonstrate Live-Fire Strike Capability from Uncrewed Surface Vessel
  5. RealClearDefense ·
    Saildrone Fires JAGM Missile