Lockheed Martin’s Lamprey Multi-Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (MMAUV) is
designed to "hitchhike" on ship hulls using integrated suction or mechanical docking anchors. Designed for, but not limited to, U.S. Navy use, this parasitic drone requires no modifications to the host vessel's hull and recharges its batteries via hydro-generators while underway.
Attachment and Operational Capabilities
Mechanism: The rectangular drone uses suction cups or a mechanical docking mechanism to attach to the hull of surface ships or submarines.
"Parasitic" Design: Modeled after fish like remoras, it attaches to friendly vessels to conserve energy and arrive in theater with a 100% charged battery.
Recharging: While attached, the Lamprey utilizes built-in hydro-generators—small turbines that convert the water flow from the ship’s motion into electricity—to charge its batteries.
No Host Modification: The system is designed to attach to vessels without requiring any changes to the host ship's structure.
Payload and Deployment: It features a 24-cubic-foot payload bay that can deploy anti-submarine torpedoes, electronic warfare systems, or aerial drones. It can also be deployed to act as a stealthy "ambush" sensor on the seafloor.
The Lamprey is designed to act as a "Loyal Wingman" for ships, providing additional sensors and strike capabilities in contested waters.
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