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Herne XLAUV

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About Herne XLAUV

Herne XLAUV is a modular extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle developed by BAE Systems with Cellula Robotics for naval missions. Adaptable hull and payload sections accommodate underwater and surface mission equipment, while BAE's Nautomate control architecture manages autonomous navigation, mission reconfiguration and secure battlespace integration.

Mission configurations cover anti-submarine warfare, critical-infrastructure protection and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. Herne completed in-water demonstrations in the United Kingdom and Canada during 2024. BAE Systems and Cellula Robotics signed a ten-year strategic partnership agreement in 2025 to continue development and market delivery, with a market-ready craft targeted by the end of 2026.

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  • BAE Systems and Thales plan ISR mast integration for Herne XLAUV

    2026-05-12 - Partnership - BAE Systems said it intends to integrate Thales advanced ISR mast technology into the 2027 Herne XLAUV demonstration programme. Herne is positioned as a military-assured extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle for extended subsea missions. The collaboration adds a sensor and mission-payload layer to BAE Systems autonomous underwater systems roadmap.

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  • BAE Systems launches Herne XLAUV concept demonstrator at Euronaval

    2022-10-20 - Product Launch - BAE Systems launched its Herne extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle concept demonstrator at Euronaval 2022. The concept focused on military autonomous underwater capability for navies and undersea operations. The event marked an early public milestone for BAE's autonomous submarine program before later sea trials and partner work.

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