Boeing Delivers First Autonomous Submarine to U.S. Navy

The Orca XLUUV, a new class of autonomous submarine, is expected to revolutionize undersea warfare and surveillance.

Boeing has delivered the first Orca Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) to the U.S Navy, marking a significant advancement in autonomous submarine technology.
The Orca XLUUV is capable of performing long duration critical missions to achieve undersea maritime dominance in changing environments and contested waters.
The Orca is a result of more than a decade of pioneering work and is considered the most advanced and capable Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (UUV) in the world.
The submarine can operate for months at a time in open, congested and contested waters with little-to-no human intervention.
The U.S. Navy has ordered five Orcas, which are expected to be used for underwater surveillance, minesweeping, and electronic warfare.