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US Army Tests Ukrainian MV7 Naval Drones in Michigan

US Army Tests Ukrainian MV7 Naval Drones in Michigan

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ThreatCluster •October 19, 2026 at 19:22 UTC
  • •US Army tested Ukrainian MV7 drones as UAV carriers in Michigan.
  • •Exercise Bayonet Quest 26 focused on autonomous systems for military applications.
  • •This is the second known use of Ukrainian naval drones by US forces in 2026.

The US Army conducted tests of Ukrainian MV7 unmanned surface vessels (USVs) during Exercise Bayonet Quest 26 in Michigan. These drones were utilized as UAV carriers, enhancing surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. The exercise, which ran from September 26 to October 6, 2026, involved pairing the MV7 boats with crewed systems like the Mk VI patrol boat. The Ukrainian defense company UFORCE confirmed the participation of the MV7-class drones, which have previously been used to sink Russian ships. This marks the second known deployment of Ukrainian naval drones by US forces in 2026, following their use in the Philippines in April. The exact number of MV7 drones tested has not been disclosed by the US Army's 7th Infantry Division.

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2026-09-26
Exercise Bayonet Quest 26 begins
The US Army's 7th Infantry Division conducts exercises in Michigan, testing various autonomous systems.
defence-blog.com
2026-10-06
Exercise Bayonet Quest 26 concludes
The exercise wraps up, showcasing the integration of crewed and uncrewed systems.
defence-blog.com
2026-10-19
Testing of MV7 drones reported
Ukrainian MV7 unmanned surface vessels tested as part of US Army exercises, enhancing military capabilities.
Pravda.Ua

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Common questions

What are the capabilities of the MV7 drones?
The MV7 drones are designed as unmanned surface vessels capable of launching aerial drones and conducting surveillance.
How many MV7 drones were tested?
The US Army has not disclosed the exact number of MV7 drones used during the exercise.
What was the purpose of the exercise?
The exercise aimed to test the integration of crewed and uncrewed systems in complex maritime environments.