That Orca that Boeing just shipped to the US Navy is what kind of vehicle?

The US Navy recently received the Orca, an extra-large unmanned underwater vehicle (XLUUV), from Boeing. The goal of this new class of autonomous submarines is to accomplish undersea maritime dominance and long-duration critical missions, especially in contested waters and changing environments. The Orca XLUUV, with its large payload capacity and ability to function fully independently of a host vehicle, is a significant advancement in undersea vehicle technology. This development showcases Boeing's ten years of groundbreaking work in the field of autonomous underwater vehicle technology and represents a significant turning point in maritime and intelligence systems. The US Navy's receipt of the Orca underscores its prospective use in undersea warfare tactics and future naval operations.