BAE Systems and Thales plan ISR mast integration for Herne XLAUV
Evidence notes
- 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.
Company context
BAE Systems is a defence and aerospace prime with programs across combat vehicles, naval systems, electronic warfare, aircraft and mission systems.