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Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
For defense applications
Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) are taking on a more prominent role in military operations. Navies around the world rely on these drones to gather vital information. From seafloor mapping, intelligence, inspection, survey to reconnaissance capabilities, the versatility of AUVs is making them an increasingly essential asset for decision-making.
POWERING on-field efficiency
Exail's naval robotics expertise ranges from man-portable to mid-sized military AUVs, catering to a broad spectrum of missions.
 |  A9-M |  A18-M
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|---|---|---|
Body Diameter | 9” | 18” |
Length | 2 m | 4.5 m |
Weight | 70 kg | 442 kg |
Operational depth | 3-300 m | 3-300 m |
Endurance | Up to 20h at 3 knots | Up to 24h at 3 knots |
Payloads fitted on standard version | Side Scan Sonar, Video, CTD | Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Sonar, CTD |
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Combining reliable technology with interoperability
Compatible with a wide range of sensors and payloads, our AUVs are mission-oriented and interoperable. Exail's unmanned underwater systems guarantee robustness, reliability, endurance, and high-quality imaging. The advanced navigation and wide coverage capabilities ensure the efficient collection of accurate data for different missions.
Managing fast & efficient operations
The autonomous vehicles are equipped with a
software
software software suite Umisoft.
Missions can be pre-planned and parallelized for fast & efficient survey.
The autonomous underwater vehicle carries out its task independently, enabling human operators to make informed decisions from a safe distance outside the danger zone.
Facilitating effortless and low-cost operations
Designed to be operated by a small team , our military Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) can be deployed quickly and easily from a ship, directly from shore or from a USV (Unmaned Surface Vehicle) with a dedicated Launch and Recovery System (LARS).
Operations are made easy and cost-effective by minimizing downtime and reducing overall mission costs. The focus is on optimizing lifecycle costs and providing through-life life
support and training.
Safely operate in highly challenging environments
Naval drones provide versatile mission capabilities for naval forces, coastal authorities, border control, and sea defense operators. The range of small and medium-sized Unmanned Underwater Vehicles enhances Navies operations while prioritizing sailor safety.
Navy standard compliant
All Exail’s military AUVs are sea proven,
compliant with STANAG
standards.
More specifically with regard to cyber security, Exail's AUV systems meet the requirements for system availability, confidentiality, and integrity according to categories AL3, AL4, and AL5 as defined by Lloyd's classification scale.
A wide range of missions
Naval & Underwater Warfare
- Seabed Warfare
- Mine Countermeasures (MCM)
- Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)
Infrastructure & Area Protection
- Critical Underwater Infrastructure Protection (CUIP)
- Harbor and Coastal Regions Protection
Rapid Mapping & Emergency Response
- Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA)
- Search and Rescue (SAR)Search and Rescue (SAR)
