What Happened
US Navy Tests Advanced Sonar Expert System At RIMPAC 2026
Lockheed Martin Corporation has successfully demonstrated a rapidly retrainable AI/ML sonar expert for antisubmarine warfare (ASW) at RIMPAC 2026, in collaboration with the U.S. Navy. The system, known as SensorMAX, uses AI/ML technology to understand ocean sounds and improve subsurface detection capabilities. The demonstration proved that an integrated force of MH-60R helicopters and AI-enabled acoustic experts can detect and track underwater threats faster and more effectively than traditional methods. This development was reported by Sikorsky.