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US Typhoon USV Drone Boat Demonstrates Naval Interception in Japan at Keen Sword 27
A Splash Industries Typhoon uncrewed surface vessel demonstrated a naval-interception scenario at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, on October 21, 2026, during Exercise Keen Sword 27. U.S. Marine Corps imagery shows the approximately 11-foot, jet-powered craft operating on the water during a bilateral exercise involving American forces and the Japan Self-Defense Forces. The company has previously demonstrated autonomous docking and described an optional Airstrike Pack for launching one-way aerial drones from the boat. Officials did not disclose the intercepted target, operating unit, control mode or whether any onboard weapon was employed during this particular event.