US Navy’s nuclear sub uses world’s 1st reusable spy robot underwater

The US Navy has successfully conducted the first-ever operational deployment of a reusable unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV), the Yellow Moray, launched and recovered via the torpedo tube of the Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine USS Delaware. This milestone, achieved in the US European Command area, demonstrates a significant advancement in undersea warfare by integrating robotic systems with manned submarines. The Yellow Moray, based on the proven REMUS 600 platform, autonomously executes missions such as seabed mapping, mine detection, and intelligence gathering, allowing submarines to extend their operational reach into shallow or hazardous areas without endangering crew or divers. During the deployment, the USS Delaware launched and recovered the Yellow Moray three times, with missions lasting 6 to 10 hours each, proving the robot’s reusability and operational flexibility. Despite initial setbacks during early trials in Norway, where a damaged part prevented recovery, the Navy quickly repaired and redeployed the robot successfully. Additionally, Navy divers demonstrated the ability