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Orca XLUUV Sub Tested In 48-Hour Run

Wednesday, November 6th, 2024

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Orca XLUUV Sub Tested In 48-Hour Run

Boeing delivers first Orca XLUUV test asset to the Navy in December 2023. (Photo: Boeing)

Last month Boeing [BA] said its Orca Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) finished a 48-hour endurance sailing run. During this exercise, the vehicle operated fully autonomously below the sea surface, and surfaced “multiple times” to recharge its battery, the company said. Boeing said this exercise demonstrated Orca’s capabilities and potential for a range of U.S. Navy applications. The XLUUVs are planned to be launched from a pier at a forward operating port equipped with a range of payloads. “This…

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