On April 5, 2025, Anduril Industries announced the successful delivery of its Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to the U.S. Navy’s Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Squadron 1 (UUVRON-1), marking a major step forward in the Navy’s integration of next-generation unmanned systems for undersea operations.
The Dive-LD, part of the Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (LUUV) class, is designed for extended, deep-sea missions, capable of operating at depths up to 6,000 meters and remaining submerged for up to 10 days.

The platform’s modular architecture allows for rapid mission reconfiguration to support diverse operations, including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare (ASW), and high-resolution seafloor mapping.
One of its standout features is a 3D-printed hull, which enables faster, cost-effective customization to meet evolving mission requirements.

Hands-on training with Dive-LD was conducted in December 2024 by UUVGRU 1 and UUVRON-3 in Keyport, Washington, underscoring the Navy’s focus on rapid deployment and fielding of advanced unmanned systems.
The Dive-LD`s adoption was accelerated by the Department of Defense’s Replicator initiative, a program launched to mass-produce autonomous systems for near-term operational impact.

The delivery reinforces the Navy’s shift toward unmanned force multiplication, enabling persistent undersea presence without endangering human crews.
These capabilities are critical in contested maritime environments where ISR, stealth, and endurance are paramount.
Dive-LD will also serve as a critical enabler for distributed maritime operations, expanding the Navy’s reach across the globe’s most strategic underwater theaters.

To meet increasing demand, Anduril is constructing a high-capacity manufacturing facility in Quonset Point, Rhode Island, with operations set to begin in 2026.
The plant is expected to produce up to 200 Dive-LD units annually, positioning the system as a cornerstone of U.S. undersea dominance.

With this deployment, the U.S. Navy deepens its technological edge in the undersea domain, ensuring enhanced deterrence, situational awareness, and mission flexibility in an era of intensifying maritime competition.