LampreyMMAUV

Lockheed Martin's LampreyMMAUV is a stealthy multi-mission autonomous undersea vehicle built for covert access and sea-denial missions. The official product page says it has a 24 cubic foot internal payload bay, proven autonomous maneuver and surveillance capability, and an open design that can carry torpedoes, decoys, sensors, or UAVs.

Various Conflicts🏳️ Unspecified

LampreyMMAUV, Multi-mission autonomous undersea vehicle, Naval Systems

Image source: LampreyMMAUV product page

Profile

Origin: United States
Built by: Lockheed Martin
Type: Multi-mission autonomous undersea vehicle
Service note: Publicly unveiled in 2026

Also Known As

Lamprey MMAUV
Lamprey Multi-Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle
MMAUV

autonomousmaritimeuuv

Specifications

Payload bay: 24 cubic feet of internal payload volume
Host integration: Attaches to a host surface ship or submarine without host modifications
Recharge method: Built-in hydrogenators recharge the batteries while the vehicle is attached
Mission payloads: Can carry torpedoes, decoys, sensors, or UAVs
Autonomy: Demonstrated autonomous maneuver and surveillance capabilities in at-sea exercises and tests

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Lockheed Martin describes LampreyMMAUV in 2026 as a plug-and-play undersea vehicle for covert access, sea denial, ISR, and modular seabed-warfare missions.

Conflict Usage

Side: 🏳️Unspecified

Exact model: Lockheed Martin Lamprey Multi-Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (MMAUV). It is a new autonomous undersea vehicle product; I found no confirmed armed-conflict use.

Timeline

LampreyMMAUV Key Events

Feb 9, 2026
Lockheed Martin publicly unveils LampreyMMAUV
Lockheed Martin's news release introduced LampreyMMAUV as a plug-and-play multi-mission autonomous undersea vehicle for U.S. and allied warfighters.
Sources: Lockheed Martin newsroom releases listing

LampreyMMAUV Images

LampreyMMAUV, Multi-mission autonomous undersea vehicle, Naval Systems - view 1 — Source: LampreyMMAUV product page

LampreyMMAUV, Multi-mission autonomous undersea vehicle, Naval Systems - view 2 — Source: LampreyMMAUV product page

LampreyMMAUV, Multi-mission autonomous undersea vehicle, Naval Systems - view 3 — Source: LampreyMMAUV product page

LampreyMMAUV, Multi-mission autonomous undersea vehicle, Naval Systems - view 4 — Source: LampreyMMAUV product page

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Sources

LampreyMMAUV product pagePublisher: Lockheed Martin | Note: Supports the official product description, undersea-vehicle role, payload bay, autonomous maneuver and surveillance claims, host-platform attachment concept, mission payload flexibility, and image provenance. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 LampreyMMAUV fact sheetPublisher: Lockheed Martin | Note: Supports the official fact-sheet description, mission framing, 24 cubic foot payload bay, and listed mission advantages. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 Lockheed Martin newsroom releases listingPublisher: Lockheed Martin | Note: Supports the Feb. 9, 2026 LampreyMMAUV release listing and official launch context. | Accessed: 2026-06-23