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Sea surface systems briefing

Sea Hunter / Seahawk: Fleet integration update

Leidos reported Sea Hunter's RIMPAC activity and Seahawk operating with a carrier strike group.

Documented programme milestone

2026-09-08: Leidos reported Sea Hunter's RIMPAC activity and Seahawk operating with a carrier strike group.

What the record establishes

The linked source is the basis for this dated programme briefing. The system profile records the wider configuration, customer and technical evidence. Its current status group is in service / use documented.

The Navy's 2025 prototype classification and supplier-reported 2026 fleet activity describe successive stages. Original Sea Hunter performance numbers are not interchangeable with Seahawk specifications.

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Sea surface · Sea surface systemsUnited States

Sea Hunter / Seahawk

US Navy autonomous trimarans that progressed from research prototypes to documented fleet activity, including Seahawk's 2026 carrier-group deployment.

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Understand surface vessels used for naval observation, survey, mine-countermeasure support and other maritime roles, from small craft to larger experimental ships.

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