Royal Navy enhances mine hunting with L3Harris Iver4 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

By Defence Industry Europe

L3Harris Technologies has delivered three Iver4 580 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) to the Royal Navy as part of Project Wilton. These advanced robotic boats will support unmanned mine hunting and survey operations, reducing risk to personnel while improving maritime security.

 

The newly delivered Iver4 580 AUVs have been integrated into the UK’s Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) programme and assigned to the Zulu Squadron. Equipped with hot-swappable aft sections, the vehicles can operate at depths of up to 300 metres, ensuring extended and near-continuous mission deployments.

Following delivery, the Royal Navy conducted extensive trials to familiarise personnel with the Iver4 AUVs’ capabilities. The autonomous vehicles employ high-accuracy navigation sensors and advanced communication systems, allowing for real-time surface tracking and efficient data collection.

Project Wilton focuses on using AUVs for mine detection, clearance, and survey missions in UK and international waters. The Iver AUVs utilise collaborative autonomy architecture and automatic target recognition to identify potential underwater threats, ensuring safe navigation for commercial and military vessels.

L3Harris’ autonomous maritime technology has demonstrated its effectiveness in real-world operations, filling critical gaps in modern naval warfare. The company continues to develop new operational concepts, providing both manned and unmanned solutions to enhance maritime security.

 

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