BAE Systems and Cellula Robotics sign 10-year Herne autonomous submarine agreement

Sep 9, 2025 · Partnership · BAE Systems · Defense

BAE Systems and Cellula Robotics signed a 10-year exclusive agreement to continue work on Herne, targeting a market-ready autonomous military submarine by end of 2026.

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  • The companies said they expected to deliver a market-ready autonomous military submarine by the end of 2026.
  • The agreement extends BAE's undersea autonomy effort with a specialist autonomous underwater vehicle partner.

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