UUV Program
Extra-large autonomous undersea vehicle programme (Australia)
Co-development of a sovereign extra-large autonomous undersea vehicle with domestic production and sustainment intent.
Real-Time Intelligence
Status
Trials
Australia
Value
100–1,700 AUD mEstimate
Quantity
3–10 vehiclesEstimate
Customer
Australian Department of Defence
Started 2022
Program brief
Objective
Deliver a sovereign XL-AUV capability with local build and support.
Milestones
Co-development agreement2022 · Actual
Prototype in water2024 · Actual
Production decision2026 · Actual YTD
Initial operating capability2028–2030 · Forecast
Platforms