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How autonomous Moray is intended to be

A final Moray question asks how much independent combat behavior the XL-UUV concept is expected to have.

Question

To what extent is Moray intended to operate autonomously in combat?

Short answer

The concept calls for substantial autonomy, but its real operational reliability and limits remained to be demonstrated.

Notes

The stated intent is a high degree of autonomy, although how well that will function in service remains uncertain. The answer captures the gap between a design ambition and demonstrated operational command and control. It is therefore a useful caveat to the earlier enthusiasm for extra-large uncrewed submarines.