The U.S. Navy and the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) have selected Anduril to participate in the CAMP (Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform) program. This program aims to deploy large payloads over long distances underwater.
As part of the CAMP program launched to address the United States’ persistent operational gap beneath the waves, Anduril has been chosen to support the initiative. At this stage, the company has completed the longest demonstration test to date of an XL-AUV (Extra-Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle). This test verified long-range performance and system endurance under operational conditions.
Operational Data and Demonstration Schedule
According to data shared by Anduril, the company’s autonomous underwater vehicles have traveled more than 42,355 kilometers to date and accumulated over 6,752 hours of mission time. Within the scope of the CAMP program, Anduril plans to complete a long-endurance and operationally representative demonstration of its Dive-XL vehicle within four months of the contract award. In addition, the company is currently operating multiple Dive-XL vehicles across the United States.
Production Activities and International References
Anduril’s Dive-XL delivery process is based on operational experience in both Australia and the United States. In 2025, the company won the Ghost Shark program for the Royal Australian Navy and delivered a very large autonomous underwater vehicle. The company also delivered a dedicated production facility.
Currently, Anduril continues Dive-XL production in Sydney, Australia. At the same time, the facility located in Quonset Point, Rhode Island, is planned to produce dozens of Dive-XL vehicles and hundreds of Dive-LD systems annually. These long-range autonomous underwater systems are intended to expand the operational reach of the United States and its allies. Furthermore, these systems are meant to enable sustained operations in contested environments.
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Source: C4Defence-Anduril
