UK seeks suppliers for Type 93 robot submarine

The UK Ministry of Defence issued a preliminary market engagement notice seeking suppliers for the Type 93 extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicle under the AUKUS framework. Candidate platforms around 12 m long and 2 m in diameter include XV Excalibur and BAE Systems Herne.

• Type 93 is part of the Royal Navy's Hybrid Navy concept
• Suppliers sought for XLUUV platforms, payloads, AI and mission systems
• Candidate dimensions: about 12 m long and 2 m in diameter
• AUKUS Signature Payload Program to develop weapons for such subs