00:00the lamprey mmauv undersea autonomy redefined
00:08as the conflict in the strait of hormuz shifts beneath the waves a new predator has entered the
00:13water lockheed martin has officially unveiled the lamprey mmauv a next generation multi-mission
00:21autonomous undersea vehicle designed for the most contested environments on earth
00:26unlike traditional drones the lamprey is built for total autonomy capable of navigating complex
00:33undersea terrain without constant human intervention its modular design allows it to
00:39switch between mine countermeasures clandestine surveillance and even offensive strike roles
00:46in a single deployment in a theater where smart minds are the greatest threat to global shipping
00:52the lamprey provides the u.s navy with a silent persistent presence that can identify and
00:59neutralize threats before they ever reach the surface signature match the invisible edge
01:09what sets the lamprey apart is its advanced signature match technology using high fidelity acoustic sensors
01:17and onboard artificial intelligence the lamprey can distinguish between biological sea life
01:23commercial ship noise and the specific acoustic signatures of hostile submarines or smart minds
01:31this allows it to operate integrated persistent and undetected in the world's most dangerous narrow
01:37waterways as operation project freedom faces new challenges from the irgc's undersea wall
01:45the deployment of the lamprey marks a shift toward a ghost fleet strategy these uncrewed hunters can sit
01:52dormant on the seabed for weeks acting as silent watchers that ensure the security of the neutral corridor
02:00the era of undersea autonomy isn't coming with the lamprey it is already here
02:16it is
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