Anduril has handed over its first autonomous underwater vehicle Dive-LD to the US Navy

 (AUV) Dive-LD

On Friday, Anduril, a defense technology company, announced the transfer of its first autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) Dive-LD to the US Navy's 1st Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Squadron (UUVRON-1). This is an important step in expanding the U.S. Navy's capabilities in the field of unmanned underwater systems and integrating autonomous technologies into naval operations.

Dive-LD is designed to perform long-term and deep-sea missions. It can stay underwater for up to 10 days and reach a maximum diving depth of 6,000 meters. The modular design of the device allows it to be quickly reconfigured to perform various tasks, including reconnaissance, surveillance, reconnaissance, mine defense, anti-submarine warfare and high-resolution hydrographic bottom survey. One of the key features of the Dive-LD is its 3D-printed shell, which allows for fast and cost-effective custom adjustments, increasing the device's adaptability for military and commercial applications.

In December 2024, the sailors of the 1st group of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVGRU 1) and the 3rd Squadron (UUVRON 3) of the US Navy conducted practical exercises with Dive-LD at the base in Kittitas, Washington. The exercise demonstrated the U.S. Navy's commitment to rapidly deploying advanced unmanned systems in collaboration with innovative defense companies such as Anduril, with support from the U.S. Office of Defense Innovation (DIU).

The Dive-LD transfer is not only a technical breakthrough, but also corresponds to the broader strategic goals of the US Department of Defense. In August 2024, Dive-LD was selected to participate in the second wave of the Pentagon's Replicator program, which aims to rapidly mass-produce autonomous systems to enhance deterrence and combat capabilities. To meet the increasing demand, Anduril is building a new production facility in Quincy Point, Rhode Island, which will begin operations in early 2026 and will produce up to 200 Dive-LD units per year.

With increasing geopolitical tensions and the increasing strategic importance of the underwater sphere, platforms such as Dive-LD are becoming critical to maintaining the tactical superiority and global maritime dominance of the U.S. Navy. The 1st Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Squadron (UUVRON-1) and its units play a key role in integrating new autonomous capabilities into the militarymarine operations, providing testing, validation, and readiness for global deployment.