L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract from the Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit to develop the Torpedo Tube Launch and Recovery (TTLR) system. This innovative system is designed to deploy and retrieve the company's Iver4 900 autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) via submarine torpedo tubes. The contract, awarded under the Other Transaction Authority, underscores the military's commitment to enhancing underwater capabilities. The collaboration aims to improve operational efficiency and expand the tactical applications of AUVs in various defense scenarios.
UMV
Autonomous Vehicle / UGV
Original from ROVplanet.com: L3Harris to Provide Autonomous Underwater Capability for US Navy Submarines
L3Harris to Provide Autonomous Underwater Capability for US Navy Submarines
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