Cellula Robotics wins contract to deliver AUV prototype for US

March 25, 2026, by Fatima Bahtić

Cellula Robotics US has been awarded a contract for the construction of a new autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) prototype for the US.

As disclosed, the contract was awarded by the Defence Innovation Unit (DIU) as part of the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform (CAMP) initiative.

The company will be responsible for the delivery of a commercial off-the-shelf, fuel cell-powered Guardian AUV. The vehicle is designed for long endurance missions, with the ability to carry and deploy payloads at range.

“We are proud to be entrusted by DIU and to work shoulder to shoulder with Metron and our industry partners to deliver capability that matters,” said Neil Manning, CEO of Cellula Robotics.

“This award underscores the trust placed in our technology, the strength of our growing U.S. team and our shared dedication to advancing maritime systems that provide operational advantage to the operational stakeholders.”

Cellula continues to expand its presence in the United States through the addition of engineers and technical specialists dedicated to systems integration, testing, and customer support. Delivery and execution of these capabilities are carried out through Cellula Robotics USA, in collaboration with its partner, Schilling Robotics, a TechnipFMC company.

“Working alongside Metron Inc., Integer Technologies, and General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences, the team brings best in class autonomy, predictive mission health management, and mission payload systems to deliver a robust, scalable solution,” the firm said.