US Navy and Anduril Partner to Develop Advanced XL Underwater Vessel for Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform Project
Summary
The US Navy has partnered with Anduril to develop an extra-large unmanned underwater vessel (XL-AUV) as part of the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform Project (CAMP). The CAMP program aims to create a new class of XL-AUV that can operate in GPS-denied environments, dive deep, and carry various payloads to the sea floor. Anduril was chosen for the project after demonstrating the longest-ever XL-AUV, and it will conduct an extended demonstration of its Dive-XL platform within four months of contract award. The Dive-XL meets many of the desired features, including an all-electric powertrain, a highly flexible design, and the ability to carry up to three payload modules. The vessel's modular design also makes it easy to transport and recover.
Key Takeaways
- 1. The US Navy is developing an advanced XL underwater vessel as part of the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform Project, which aims to enhance its underwater capabilities in GPS-denied environments.
- 2. Anduril's Dive-XL platform has been selected for the project due to its advanced features, including an all-electric powertrain, a highly flexible design, and the ability to carry multiple payloads.
- 3. The vessel's modular design allows it to be easily transported and recovered using commercially available freight and logistics equipment, meeting the Navy's demand for a