Saildrone and Lockheed Move to Arm Unmanned Naval Vessels with JAGM Launchers
TL;DR
Saildrone will fit its 20-meter Surveyor unmanned surface vessel with Lockheed Martin's Joint Air-to-Ground Missile launcher, signaling a push to arm naval drones while keeping a human in the loop; larger USVs may also host containerized missiles, with AI integration and a live-fire demo planned for next summer, as navies seek layered, deterrence-capable unmanned fleets, though theater differences complicate replication across conflicts.
Topics:businesstechnology#human-in-the-loop#jagm#lockheed-martin#saildrone#technology#unmanned-surface-vessels
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