U.S. Army tests autonomous boat swarm during Philippine military exercise
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Colton Jones
Summary
During Exercise Salaknib 2026 in the Philippines, U.S. Army soldiers demonstrated an autonomous boat swarm that screened a military cargo ship and relayed real-time surveillance data to commanders ashore. The exercise showcased the integration of unmanned surface vessels into combined U.S.-Philippine maritime security operations in Casiguran Sound, highlighting how autonomous systems can be deployed alongside traditional jungle warfare and live-fire training exercises.
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bskyU.S. Army tests autonomous boat swarm during Philippine military exercisedefence-blog.comKey quotes
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The mission showcased how U.S. and Philippine forces can integrate autonomous maritime systems into combined operations
Unmanned surface vessels were placed at the center of a bilateral exercise that already covers jungle warfare and live-fire training
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