BAE Systems, the largest defense company in the United Kingdom, has announced a partnership with another English company - Cellula Robotics. In this collaboration, the two partners will showcase the capabilities of the XLAUV, also known as Herne. The demonstrator will submerge in the second half of 2024.
Herne is positioned as an extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle with extensive customization and modification capabilities. The XLAUV will be much more stealthy than most submarines. The drone will be capable of carrying lightweight towed sonar array or other underwater crafts, including those designed for mine countermeasures.
Autonomous platforms will engage in monitoring large underwater territories and assisting the fleet in avoiding the limitations of manned and highly expensive platforms. Developers highlight Herne's flexibility and extended persistence. The platform is expected to participate in anti-submarine operations, in conjunction with electronic warfare measures, as well ISR.
The demonstrator will show the capabilities of BAE Systems' technology on one of Cellula Robotics' underwater drones. Production of Herne is anticipated to commence within the next 3-5 years.
source: baesystems.com
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