HMS Astute launches and recovers UUV from torpedo tube - Navy Lookout

HMS Astute launches and recovers UUV from torpedo tube - Navy Lookout

In a significant step forward for undersea warfare capability, the Royal Navy has successfully launched and recovered an uncrewed underwater vehicle from a submerged submarine during recent trials in the Mediterranean. The breakthrough was achieved as part of Project SCYLLA, which is being delivered under AUKUS Pillar 2 and focuses on developing advanced technologies to […] The post HMS Astute launches and recovers UUV from torpedo tube first ap…

Royal Navy trials submarine-launched autonomous vehicles in major technological milestone

These torpedo tube-launched vehicles are designed to support a range of missions including underwater reconnaissance, communications, and seabed warfare. The trial forms part of Project Scylla, a key initiative under AUKUS Pillar 2 focused on developing advanced defence technologies for both Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic security.     “This trial is a demonstration of the pace at which new capabilities can be developed when working closely with…

British submarine fires drone from torpedo tube

The Royal Navy has conducted a pioneering trial demonstrating the launch and recovery of uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) from a submarine, expanding the capabilities of the UK’s nuclear-powered attack submarines. According to a news update received by the UK Defence Journal, the trial took place in the Mediterranean under Project Scylla. The exercise successfully tested the use of torpedo tubes to deploy and retrieve autonomous systems desig…