Boeing took the U.S. The Navy has achieved a major milestone by delivering the first Orca Extra Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV). This special submarine,
nicknamed "Orca", is part of a new group of submarines that can operate autonomously in changing underwater conditions. The 80-tonne Orca successfully completed its final trials this month.
The US Navy plans to use these Arcas for various purposes, such as underwater surveillance, minesweeping, and electronic warfare.
According to Defense Blog, they can also be armed with weapons such as cruise missiles, torpedoes and aerial drones.
Boeing Vice President Ann Stevens expressed pride in the team's ten-year effort to create this advanced technology.
Orca is a fully autonomous marine vehicle with a large payload capacity that can operate independently.
Boeing is excited to deliver this advanced submarine to the Navy, strengthening its partnership.
Boeing faced challenges during Orca's development, including delays and cost overruns as reported by Defense Blog. Despite these difficulties,
The recent delivery is a significant achievement, demonstrating Orca XLUUV's innovative capabilities.