US EditionRoyal Navy launches uncrewed submarine Excalibur at Devonport
- The Royal Navy officially unveiled and christened its first uncrewed submarine, Excalibur, at HMNB Devonport on May 15, 2025.
- Excalibur was developed over three years as part of Project Cetus, an initiative focused on creating advanced uncrewed underwater systems and advancing maritime autonomous capabilities.
- Constructed by Plymouth-based MSubs, this 12-meter, 19-tonne Extra-Large Uncrewed Underwater Vessel will be integrated into a newly established squadron focused on experimentation, which operates within the Royal Navy’s Disruptive Capabilities and Technologies Office.
- Rear Admiral James Parkin and Commodore Marcus Rose emphasized that the forthcoming period of sea testing will quickly enhance knowledge of managing large uncrewed underwater vessels and support their effective integration with crewed naval units.
- These trials will support the Royal Navy’s efforts to stay ahead of underwater threats, safeguard critical infrastructure, and shape future mixed crewed-uncrewed naval operations.
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Royal Navy’s first XLUUV formally named XV Excalibur
The RN’s development of uncrewed underwater systems took a significant step forward with the formal unveiling of its first Extra-Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV) today. Named XV Excalibur, the 12-metre long, 2.2-metre diameter vessel displaces 19 tonnes and is the largest uncrewed submarine trialled by the RN or any European navy to date. The launch […] The post Royal Navy’s first XLUUV formally named XV Excalibur first appeared on Navy
RN’s first uncrewed submarine | The Australian Naval Institute
On 16 May the Royal Navy unveiled its first uncrewed submarine – paving the way for how the UK could operate in the underwater battlespace. The 12m experimental vessel, displacing 19 tonnes and at two metres across, is the culmination of the three-year long Project Cetus, and the largest uncrewed underwater vessel trialled by the […]
Royal Navy’s first XLUUV is formally named XV Excalibur - European Security & Defence
The UK Royal Navy (RN) formally unveiled its first Extra-Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV) on 15 May 2025 at a … mehr... The post Royal Navy’s first XLUUV is formally named XV Excalibur appeared first on European Security & Defence.
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