U.K. Royal Navy To Get Its First Underwater Drone

MSubs S201 will be the basis for the for the Royal Navy's first XLUUV MSubs

Newsweek: U.K. Navy Has Just Bought What Could Be the World's Biggest Underwater Drone—And It Can Be Armed

The British Royal Navy has awarded a contract for the production of an autonomous submarine that will effectively be the world's largest underwater drone once constructed.

The contract for the XLUUV (extra-large unmanned underwater vehicle)—which will measure around 100 feet in length and have the capability to carry weapons—was awarded to U.K.-based manufacturer MSubs Ltd, which specializes in building military and scientific submersibles.

The Royal Navy drone will be almost double the length of the upcoming Boeing Orca XLUUV—four of which were purchased last year by the U.S. Navy.

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Update #1: Royal Navy To Get First Large Autonomous Submarine (Forbes)
Update #2: British Royal Navy has awarded contract for large autonomous underwater vehicle (Navy Recognition)

WNU Editor: Around 100 feet in length, these drones can also be armed.