US Army deploys autonomous boats for escort mission during Philippine exercise
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Eve Sampson
Summary
U.S. Army soldiers from the 125th Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Battalion deployed unmanned surface vessels (USVs) during Exercise Salaknib 2026 in the Philippines, demonstrating how autonomous boats are being used to escort military vessels and transform maritime operations. The exercise highlights the growing role of uncrewed assets in military missions.
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bskyUS Army deploys autonomous boats for escort mission during Philippine exercisedefensenews.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledAutonomous boats helped escort a U.S. Army vessel during a recent military exercise, the Army said, in a demonstration of how uncrewed assets are changing maritime operations.
Soldiers from the 125th Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, deployed unmanned surface vessels, or USVs
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