Ukraine claims its Sargan 3000 uncrewed surface vessel, fitted with a Kongsberg Protector 12.7mm remote weapon station, sank a Russian USV—potentially the first documented USV-on-USV kill. This indicates a shift from one-way kamikaze sea drones toward armed, reusable hunter/picket USVs for harbor defense and counter-USV missions.
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navalside: ukrainefirst seen 2026-06-01
Ukrainian Sargan 3000 USV reportedly destroys Russian USV with 12.7mm RWS
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- The War Zone · https://www.twz.com/sea/ukraine-claims-first-ever-kill-of-a-drone-boat-by-another-drone-boatFirst-Ever Kill Of A Drone Boat By Another Drone Boat Claimed By Ukraine