Lockheed Martin unveils Lamprey multi-mission AUV
Lockheed Martin unveiled Lamprey, a modular autonomous underwater vehicle designed to attach to host ships or submarines without requiring host modifications.
Evidence notes
- Lamprey uses a plug-and-play submersible architecture with an open payload bay for mission-specific systems.
- The vehicle is designed to attach to a host surface ship or submarine without modifying the host platform.
- Built-in hydrogenators are intended to recharge the AUV and support persistent undersea operations.
Company context
Lockheed Martin is a defense and aerospace prime with autonomy and unmanned-systems work across Sikorsky, missiles, mission systems, space and integrated defense programs.