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exercise2026-05-19 00:00 UTC🇺🇸 SOF Week conference; testing led by Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, Panama City, Florida, United States

US Navy tests teaming SEAL delivery vehicles with uncrewed underwater vehicles

The U.S. Navy is conducting tests to explore crewed-uncrewed teaming between SEAL Delivery Vehicles and uncrewed underwater vehicles. The effort, discussed at SOF Week, aims to extend reach and reduce risk but faces underwater communications and coordination challenges.

Details

Type
exercise
Occurred
2026-05-19 00:00
Reported
2026-05-20
Location
SOF Week conference; testing led by Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, Panama City, Florida, United States
Coordinates
30.1587, -85.6603
Confidence
72 / 100

Damage assessment

No damage reported; article describes ongoing testing and future capability development for UUV-SDV teaming.

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