U.S. Navy selects Anduril’s Dive-XL for XL-AUV program to advance long-range autonomous undersea operations

Anduril was chosen through DIU’s competitive Commercial Solutions Opening after completing what the company describes as the longest demonstration of an extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle to date. The test validated the system’s extended-range performance and endurance in operationally relevant conditions.

According to Anduril, its autonomous undersea vehicles have accumulated more than 42,355 kilometers of operations and 6,752 hours of mission time. These figures are presented as evidence of the reliability, maturity and long-duration performance required for distributed maritime operations.

CAMP is a U.S. Department of Defense initiative focused on rapidly prototyping and fielding extra-large autonomous underwater vehicles. Under the program, Anduril will conduct a long-duration operational demonstration of its Dive-XL system within four months of the contract award.

The company already operates several Dive-XL vehicles in the United States. For the U.S. Navy, the CAMP program is expected to enable large-scale experimentation with extra-large autonomous underwater vehicles and establish a pathway toward broader operational deployment.

Anduril says its ability to deliver the Dive-XL platform is based on previous program experience in both the United States and Australia. In 2025, the company secured a program of record with the Royal Australian Navy for the Ghost Shark project, delivering an extra-large autonomous undersea vehicle along with a dedicated production facility.

According to the company, that program demonstrated how its development and production approach can reduce risk and accelerate delivery timelines. The firm currently produces Dive-XL vehicles in Sydney, Australia, and operates a purpose-built facility in Quonset Point, Rhode Island designed to produce dozens of Dive-XL systems and hundreds of Dive-LD vehicles each year.

Long-range autonomous undersea platforms are expected to significantly influence the strategic balance in underwater operations. These systems are intended to extend operational reach, maintain persistent presence in contested environments and support the United States and its allies in maintaining control of the undersea domain.