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Royal Navy seeks suppliers for AUKUS Pillar II uncrewed submarine program

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What happened

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The Royal Navy is seeking suppliers for extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicles (XLUUVs) as part of the AUKUS Pillar II Signature Project. The Ministry of Defence issued a preliminary market engagement notice inviting interest from various businesses. These businesses include platform providers, payload developers, software suppliers, systems integrators, and through-life support companies.

From maritimejournal.com

Why it matters

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The notice aims to gather a comprehensive list of interested suppliers for the XLUUV market segment and the wider ecosystem. This initiative involves the Royal Navy developing the Type 93 capability under the AUKUS Pillar II defence and security partnership.

From maritimejournal.com

Who's involved

  • Ministry of DefenceGovernment department providing policy and operational oversight for the Royal Navy.
  • Royal NavyMaritime service branch initiating the search for XLUUV suppliers.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • BarrowSpeculative

    Might see increased demand for industrial capabilities related to the new XLUUV program.

  • BAE SystemsSpeculative

    Could be invited to bid on contracts for the new XLUUV/AUKUS program.

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The entities involved

Coverage

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