ASELSAN:
Lockheed Martin:
Rheinmetall:
BAE Systems:
Thales:
Leonardo:
Saab:
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Indra Sistemas:
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Hindustan Aeronautics:
KEY INTELLIGENCE TAKEAWAYS & SUMMARY
- Naval Group has officially started the construction of a demonstrator for an unmanned armed underwater combat vehicle (UCUV) developed for the French Navy (DGA/AID).
- The 10-meter-plus platform is designed to be transportable by A400M strategic airlift aircraft and can be deployed from both ports and surface warships.
- The platform will be equipped with the 'Steeris OnBoard' decision-support system, enabling uninterrupted operation despite communication disruptions and autonomous decision-making.
- The first sea trials of the UCUV, designed to undertake intelligence, maritime security, defense, and deterrence missions, are scheduled for 2028.
Strategic Capabilities and Open Architecture Design
Uninterrupted Autonomy Underwater: Steeris OnBoard
Conclusion and Future Outlook
Naval Group's developed technology not only demonstrates that it goes beyond lightening the load of conventional underwater platforms but also clearly establishes that autonomous underwater systems will become one of the main pillars of future naval power.
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