SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
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France has offered to collaborate with India on the development of a very-long-endurance Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (UUV). This advanced underwater drone could be configured to perform a variety of missions, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), undersea mapping, mine-hunting, and mine-laying.
The UUV, approximately the size of a small fighter jet, would have the capability to operate for extended periods underwater, thanks to its advanced propulsion and energy systems. It could also function as a mothership for smaller UUVs, carrying and deploying them for specific tasks.
Advanced networking and artificial intelligence-driven autonomous capabilities would further enhance the UUV’s capabilities, enabling it to operate independently and adapt to changing conditions. One potential application is the ability to track surface fleets and underwater submarines of rival nations.
Sources familiar with the matter have indicated that the proposed UUV would be a High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) UAV of the ocean, capable of remaining underwater for days at a time and entering a hibernation mode if necessary.
India has its own plans to develop similar UUVs independently, with several private sector companies selected to lead the program. The collaboration with France could offer valuable expertise and technology to accelerate India’s development efforts in this critical area.
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