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Anduril Expands Into Autonomous Maritime Systems With Acquisition Of Dive Technologies

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, February 3rd, 2022

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Anduril Expands Into Autonomous Maritime Systems With Acquisition Of Dive Technologies

Anduril Industries DIVE-LD autonomous underwater vehicle, courtesy of its acquisition of Dive Technologies. Photo: Anduril

Anduril Industries on Wednesday said it has acquired Dive Technologies, a small developer of autonomous underwater vehicle (UAV) technology for defense and commercial applications, in a deal that expands its portfolio of autonomous capabilities and accelerates its strategic growth. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Based near Boston, Dive has 30 employees. Anduril, which is focused on the defense and homeland security markets, said it will integrate Dive’s DIVE-LD modular and customizable AUV into its Lattice OS backbone, an…

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