Navantia, SAES and Perseo to jointly develop line of uncrewed underwater vehicles
A model of Navantia, SAES and Perseo's UUV solution. (Photo: Navantia)
At FEINDEF in Madrid, Navantia, SAES and Perseo announced an intention to develop a line of uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs).
The UUVs will field state-of-the-art sensors offering exploration and surveillance capabilities in demanding operational environments.
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has launched a roadmap to incorporate a range of uncrewed systems into its product catalogue as part of its Horizon 5.0 long-term plan.
At FEINDEF, a UUV prototype with distinctive features for various missions was exhibited.
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Potential missions for the UUV include mine countermeasures, advanced sensing, or use as a loitering munition.
Navies globally are increasingly seeking capabilities in the uncrewed underwater space.
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