Lockheed Martin has allocated $50 million to Saildrone to accelerate deployment of unmanned surface vehicle (USV) innovations for the US Navy. The project immediately begins integration of Lockheed Martin's JAGM Quad Launcher system onto Saildrone's autonomous Surveyor platform, using secure command and control architecture.

Development of larger Saildrone USVs is in progress, supporting heavier payloads such as the Lockheed Martin Mk70 VLS launcher and towed arrays. Lockheed Martin is also investing in products for fully autonomous operation. The new USV fleet will provide capabilities for fleet defense, undersea surveillance, reconnaissance, and attack missions.

Saildrone USVs have completed extensive maritime operations since 2013 and have operated with the US Navy since 2021. These s

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