Lockheed Martin and Saildrone completed a live-fire demonstration of the Joint-Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) from an unmanned surface vessel. The test occurred near Hawaii during the RIMPAC 2026 exercise.
A Surveyor class Saildrone launched two rounds during the demonstration. The platform utilized the U.S. Navy’s ARES combat system to coordinate target data with the USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group.
The project transitioned from initial concept to live-fire testing in six months. This timeline proves that combat-proven defense technology can be rapidly integrated onto commercial autonomous platforms.
This event marks the first in a series of planned tests for Saildrone combat systems. The initiative signals a strategic focus on accelerating the deployment of autonomous naval technologies.