Insider Brief
- Cellula Robotics USA will deliver a fuel cell-powered Guardian AUV under a U.S. Defense Innovation Unit program focused on autonomous maritime systems.
- The Metron-led contract supports long-endurance underwater missions, with vehicles designed for persistent operations and long-range payload deployment.
- The effort brings together partners across autonomy, payloads and subsea systems as Cellula expands its U.S. footprint and defense agencies increase focus on unmanned maritime capabilities.
Cellula Robotics USA will deliver a long-endurance autonomous underwater vehicle under a U.S. Defense Innovation Unit program aimed at advancing autonomous maritime systems.
According to Cellula, the contract, led by Metron Inc. under the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform (CAMP) initiative, calls for the Canadian company’s U.S. subsidiary to supply its fuel cell-powered Guardian AUV, a commercial system designed for extended missions and long-range payload deployment.
“This award underscores the trust placed in our technology, the strength of our growing U.S. team, and our shared dedication to advancing maritime systems that provide operational advantage to the operational stakeholders.” Cellula Robotics CEO Neil Manning said in a statement.
The vehicle is intended to support defense operations that require persistent underwater presence, combining endurance with the ability to carry mission-specific payloads.
Cellula said the effort builds on its expansion in the U.S., where it is adding engineering and technical staff focused on systems integration, testing and customer support. The company is working with Schilling Robotics, a TechnipFMC company, to support manufacturing and deployment, alongside partners including Integer Technologies and General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences.
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