Cellula Robotics USA Inc. has been chosen to supply a long-endurance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) for the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform (CAMP) programme, under a contract awarded by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).
The project, led by Metron Inc., involves the delivery of a commercial off-the-shelf, fuel cell-powered Guardian AUV. This specific vehicle is engineered for extended mission durations and features the capacity to transport and deploy various payloads at range. This effort reinforces Cellula’s commitment to delivering trusted capability for national defense and highlights the strength of strategic partnerships that bridge commercial innovation with operational defense needs.
Neil Manning, CEO of Cellula Robotics, commented, “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. 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.”
To support this and other expanding market opportunities for the Guardian AUV systems, Cellula is growing its United States presence by adding engineers and technical specialists focused on systems integration, testing, and customer support. These operations are executed through Cellula Robotics USA Inc. in collaboration with Schilling Robotics, LLC, a TechnipFMC company. Schilling Robotics brings over 40 years of experience in the design and manufacture of subsea robotics, including Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and advanced manipulator systems.
The technical team for the CAMP initiative also includes Integer Technologies and General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences. Together, the group integrates autonomous systems, predictive mission health management, and specialized mission payload systems to provide a scalable maritime solution.
