Anduril Strengthens U.S. Navy Undersea Intelligence Capabilities with Delivery of Dive-LD Autonomous Subsea Vehicle.

On April 5, 2025, Anduril Industries announced via its official LinkedIn account the successful delivery of its first Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to the U.S. Navy’s Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Squadron 1 (UUVRON-1). This milestone represents a significant advancement in the Navy’s effort to expand its unmanned undersea capabilities and further integrate autonomous systems into its operational framework.
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U.S. Navy sailors from Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Group 1 (UUVGRU 1) and Undersea Vehicle Squadron 3 (UUVRON 3) carry out operational training with the U.S. Navy’s latest Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (LUUV), the Anduril Dive-LD, in Keyport, Washington, on December 11, 2024. (Picture source: U.S. DoD)

The Dive-LD is engineered for long-duration, deep-sea missions, with the ability to operate at depths of up to 6,000 meters and remain submerged for up to 10 days. Its modular design allows for rapid reconfiguration to support a wide range of critical missions, including undersea battlespace intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare (ASW), and high-resolution seafloor mapping. A standout feature of the Dive-LD is its 3D-printed exterior, which enables fast and cost-effective customization, improving its adaptability for both military and commercial applications.

The delivery of the Dive-LD to the U.S. Navy is the culmination of a series of tests and evaluations. Notably, on December 11, 2024, sailors assigned to Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Group (UUVGRU) 1 and Undersea Vehicle Squadron (UUVRON) 3 conducted hands-on training with the Dive-LD in Keyport, Washington. This training exercise highlighted the U.S. Navy’s commitment to rapidly fielding advanced unmanned systems through partnerships with innovative defense companies like Anduril and with the support of the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit. These initiatives aim to scale robotic and autonomous systems for operational use, ensuring that warfighters can maximize their effectiveness with cutting-edge technologies.

The operational integration of unmanned systems like the Dive-LD dramatically enhances the reach and lethality of the Fleet. Unmanned platforms enable persistent surveillance in contested or dangerous environments, reduce risk to human personnel, and deliver superior situational awareness. This capability is critical in modern naval warfare, where dominance in the undersea domain is essential to deter adversaries and project power across the globe.

The U.S. Navy UUVGRU 1 plays a central role in this evolution. Its mission is to man, train, and equip deployable forces that operate unmanned undersea systems and to certify their readiness to support operational commanders across all phases of conflict. Based in Keyport, Washington, UUVGRU 1 and its subordinate units such as UUVRON-1 and UUVRON-3 are at the forefront of integrating new autonomous capabilities into naval operations. Their work ensures these systems are tested, validated, and combat-ready for global deployment.

Strategically, the Dive-LD also aligns with broader U.S. Department of Defense objectives. It was selected in August 2024 as part of the second tranche of the Pentagon’s Replicator initiative, designed to mass-produce autonomous systems to enhance deterrence and warfighting capabilities rapidly. To meet growing demand, Anduril is constructing a new production facility in Quonset Point, Rhode Island, with operations scheduled to commence in early 2026. The facility is expected to manufacture up to 200 Dive-LD units annually.

With this delivery, the U.S. Navy is making a decisive move toward a future where unmanned undersea vehicles play a central role in maritime operations. As geopolitical tensions heighten and the strategic value of undersea domains increases, platforms like the Dive-LD are crucial to maintaining the U.S. Navy’s tactical advantage and global maritime superiority.