DASA points to autonomous submarine development
The UK’s Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has announced a potential £2.5 million ($3.2m) investment for the development of a RN XL autonomous submarine platform.
MSubs, based in Plymouth, has received £1 million ($1.3m) to develop a test submarine which will be used to explore new underwater capabilities for the RN in using UUVs. The company is working on converting its manned S201 into an UUV.
Jeremy Quin, the UK Defence Procurement Minister said: ‘Submersible autonomous vessels have huge potential and this project could be a game-changer for the UK’s underwater capability, taking our submarine service to the next level.’
If the test submarine developed by MSubs is successful, DASA has said that it would provide an additional £1.5m ($1.9m) to carry out further tests on the UUV’s capability.
More from Uncrewed Vehicles
-
![UK picks Skydio X2D as platform for new nano-UAS capabilities]()
UK picks Skydio X2D as platform for new nano-UAS capabilities
X2D drones from US-based Skydio with AI algorithms and a 3D scanning capability will be provided under Spiral 4 of the UK MoD Future Capabilities Group nano-UAS framework programme.
-
![DGA missile test unit puts surveillance on a tether]()
DGA missile test unit puts surveillance on a tether
The Orion 2 tethered UAV will be used to enhance observation and security at two French missile test sites.
-
![AeroVironment calls on US Army to scrap FTUAS Increment 2]()
AeroVironment calls on US Army to scrap FTUAS Increment 2
A leading competitor involved in the US Army's Future Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (FTUAS) programme wants to see a forthcoming phase in the project axed.
-
![Teledyne FLIR launches Stormcaster-DX for standoff drone-based targeting]()
Teledyne FLIR launches Stormcaster-DX for standoff drone-based targeting
The Stormcaster-DX laser target designator for small VTOL UASs is designed for small unit teams operating at the tactical edge who require the ability to designate targets at short notice.
-
![DoD orders quadcopters with ‘Swiss Army knife’ operating system]()
DoD orders quadcopters with ‘Swiss Army knife’ operating system
Wolverine UAVs ordered by the DoD are designed to be fully GPS-resilient for use in urban warfare scenarios.
-
![Silent Sentinel to provide threat detection for UK MoD’s RPV programme]()
Silent Sentinel to provide threat detection for UK MoD’s RPV programme
Silent Sentinel joins Phase 3 of the UK MoD’s RPV programme to provide the Mission Master UGV with sensors.
