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U.S. Navy uses one-way attack USVs to sink ex-USS Peleliu at RIMPAC

The post describes U.S. Navy-piloted one-way attack unmanned surface vessels (kamikaze sea drones) detonating at the waterline during a RIMPAC SINKEX to help sink a decommissioned amphibious ship. This is notable as a milestone in operational testing and signaling of Ukraine-inspired asymmetric maritime strike concepts and broader USV integration into fleet doctrine.

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exercise2026-07-17U.S. Navy uses one-way attack uncrewed surface drones to sink ex-USS Peleliu during RIMPAC SINKEX near Hawaii
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