DIU and US Navy tap Anduril for Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform Project (CAMP) with Dive-XL autonomous submarine prototype

The contract includes conducting a long-range, “operationally representative” demonstration within four months of the contract award, according to Anduril. The Dive-XL prototype is similar to the Ghost Shark Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (XL-AUVs) the company is currently delivering to the Royal Australian Navy. The CAMP program is viewed as aligned with the White House’s recent Maritime Action Plan and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle’s new Fighting Instructions guidance. The Navy's 'hedge force' strategy seeks to utilize unmanned systems and promote interoperability with allies and partners. The Dive-XL can operate independently, or alongside crewed or unmanned systems. This particular asset is a very long-range, very long-endurance capability.