Boeing Delivers First Orca XLUUV To U.S. Navy

Published on December 21, 2023

Boeing has successfully delivered the first Orca Extra Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) to the U.S. Navy, marking a significant milestone in the development of autonomous submarines. Designated as "Orca" by the Navy, this XLUUV class is capable of performing extended, critical missions independently in contested waters. Boeing's Orca has undergone rigorous at-sea testing phases, demonstrating its unique capabilities both above and below the surface. The delivery represents over a decade of pioneering work by Boeing in creating a long-range, fully autonomous undersea vehicle with substantial payload capacity, contributing to maritime dominance in challenging environments.

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