Event Brief
Navy plans teaming SEAL submersibles with underwater drones
Filed: May 21, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
Summary: The U.S. Navy is testing and planning to pair SEAL-carrying mini-submersibles with uncrewed underwater vehicles.
WHO: Navy Capt. Mike Linn (Naval Special Warfare program office, PMS 340)
WHAT: Shared details on Navy plans to team uncrewed underwater vehicles with SEAL Delivery Vehicles (SDVs) such as the Mk 11.
WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 5:27 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To extend the operational reach of SDV operators while reducing their vulnerability, despite communications and other challenges.
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