
The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) awarded Lockheed Martin [LMT] and Boeing [BA] Phase I contracts for design efforts of the Orca Extra Large Unmanned Vehicle (XLUUV), the Defense Department said in a contract announcement.The XLUUV may support several missions including mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). The vessel is categorized as over 54 inches in diameter and will have a long range and endurance.These awards represent Phase I of the competitive two-phase acquisition approach. The…