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Herne XLAUV charts new certification course
12th May 2026
Autonomous underwater vehicle certification
BAE Systems' Herne extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle is on course to become the first platform of its kind certified under Lloyd's Register's Unmanned Marine Systems Code, marking a significant milestone in establishing recognised assurance standards for large uncrewed submersibles, and one with wide implications for naval architects and the defence maritime sector.
Herne is designed to deliver extended naval operations through a high degree of modularity and flexibility, enabling the platform to be rapidly adapted to meet