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Australia, US test undersea unmanned and communications capabilities

Aug 14, 2026, 08:20 by Oishee Majumdar

Australia and the United States jointly tested unmanned maritime vehicles and associated technologies, including acoustic communications systems, during Exercise ‘Rim of...
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Australian Defence Vessel Guidance arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii to conduct AUKUS Pillar 2 undersea capability trials.

14 August 2026

Australia, US test undersea unmanned and communications capabilities

The US Navy is introducing additive manufacturing and other technology to provide better maintenance for submarines like USS Scranton, shown here.

14 August 2026

US Navy ready to accept some submarine parts and components created through additive manufacturing

The RNLN tested its manned/unmanned 'hybrid navy' construct at MUST in June 2026. The RNLN's Geosea is pictured with Interceptor and Fender (foreground) USVs.

13 August 2026

Special Report: Netherlands Navy trials unmanned task force C2

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