# BAE Systems x Cellula Robotics Herne XLAUV: partnership

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BAE Systems signed a 10-year exclusive agreement with Cellula Robotics to develop Herne, an autonomous extra-large AUV (XLAUV) for military use including anti-submarine warfare, covert surveillance, and underwater infrastructure monitoring. Cellula provides the hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle platform, while BAE Systems contributes its Nautomate autonomous control system. The companies successfully conducted an in-water UK demonstration in 2024 and expect market-ready delivery by end of 2026.

- **Type:** development
- **Status:** active
- **Verification posture:** verified

## Parties (2)

- [BAE Systems](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/bae-systems.md) co developer
- [Cellula Robotics](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/cellula-robotics.md) technology provider

## Timeline

- **Announced:** 2024-01-01
- **Start:** 2024-01-01

## Sources (1)

1. https://www.advancedmanufacturing.org/news-desk/bae-systems-signs-10-year-agreement-with-canadian-firm-on-autonomous-submarine/article_9ead1ac9-4728-47a6-aed4-fbb8b1c6de1e.html


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