February 9, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Undersea Drone That Attaches Itself To Other Vessels Unveiled By Lockheed
Lamprey can launch aerial drones, launch decoys, and fire torpedoes after arriving discreetly in an operating area by hitching a ride. The post Undersea Drone That Attaches Itself To Other Vessels Unveiled By Lockheed...
Lockheed Martin has rolled out a new uncrewed undersea vehicle called Lamprey, designed to ride to and from operating areas attached to the hulls of ships and submarines. The highly modular design can also be configured to launch aerial drones, torpedoes, and decoys, as well as gather intelligence once it arrives at its destination. Also able to lie in wait on the seabed, Lamprey opens the door to new ways to watch for enemy naval activity and deny their ability to move freely if called upon.
Lamprey, which Lockheed Martin describes as a multi-mission autonomous undersea vehicle (MMAUV), has a largely square hullform and 24 cubic feet of internal payload space. It is electrically powered and features a built-in hydrogenerator that allows it to recharge its batteries during missions. It has two propulsors at the rear, as well as two mounted sideways in the body.