A swarm of autonomous boats operated by U.S. Army soldiers spread across a Philippine waterway during Exercise Salaknib 2026, screening a military cargo ship and relaying real-time surveillance data to commanders ashore as American and Philippine forces conducted a combined maritime security demonstration in Casiguran Sound in the northern Philippines. The mission showcased how U.S. […]]]>
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U.S. Army demonstrates autonomous boat swarm in the Philippines
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The U.S. Army demonstrated autonomous boat swarm technology in the Philippines during Exercise Salaknib 2026, showcasing a combined maritime security demonstration with Philippine forces. The mission highlighted the ability of autonomous boats to screen a military cargo ship and relay real-time surveillance data to commanders. The exercise is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region.