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exercise2026-07-16 08:40 UTC
Typhoon USV conducts at-sea resupply demonstration with USS Essex during RIMPAC 2026
During RIMPAC 2026, a Splash Industries Typhoon unmanned surface vessel entered the well deck of USS Essex, described as the first USV underway replenishment for a larger crewed ship. The event was shared via a short video posted on X by Splash Industries CEO Ivan Avanesov; payload details were not disclosed.
DETAILS
Type
exercise
Occurred
2026-07-16 08:40
Reported
2026-07-16
Location
At sea during RIMPAC 2026 (open ocean; specific location not stated)
Confidence
62 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
No damage reported; demonstration of autonomous USV resupply capability with USS Essex well-deck landing.
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