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Boeing's Orca, the next evolution in submarine warfare?
This autonomous platform, built by Boeing for the Navy, is a first-of-its-kind vehicle capable of serving in a wide range of mission types. Former presidents sit front row together at Jimmy Carter ...
The US Navy’s robo-subs will sink Chinese ships without using torpedoes, missiles or guns
The US Navy’s new robot submarine is primarily a minelayer, the official leading the program has revealed. The 84-foot Orca ...
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The U.S. Navy’s Orca Drone Ship: A Game-Changer for Mine Warfare Against China
Boeing went on contract in 2019 and launched the first Orca prototype in 2023. Four more Orcas are under construction in ...
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Extra-Large Undersea Drones: A Global Snapshot
The extra-large unmanned underwater vehicle (XLUUV) segment is emerging as the fastest-growing sector of the defense undersea ...
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The Navy’s Orca Drone is Changing Undersea Warfare
The Orca is considered an “Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle” (XLUUV). Boeing is building this system for the Navy. It is based on design architecture from Boeing’s earlier Echo Voyager ...