MCUUV

Modular Combat Unmanned Underwater Vehicle

The MCUUV is Mantacore Dynamics’ flagship sovereign undersea warfare platform—an advanced, manta-inspired autonomous UUV engineered for modern Defence operations. Designed and manufactured entirely in Australia using trusted Western supply chains, the MCUUV delivers unmatched modularity, stealth, and mission adaptability.

With rapid-swap payload bays and multi-sensor integration, the MCUUV supports ISR, mine countermeasures, contested logistics, decoy operations, electronic warfare, and kinetic-effects missions. Reinforcement-learning autonomy reduces operator load and enables coordinated swarm behaviour, expanding maritime reach while enhancing survivability.

Silent rim-drive propulsion, deep-water capability, and long-range endurance make the MCUUV ideal for covert operations in contested or denied environments. Its open-architecture mission systems integrate seamlessly with existing Defence networks, ensuring future-proof flexibility.

Purpose-built to strengthen any defensive and offensive capability, the MCUUV is more than a platform—it’s a scalable, next-generation underwater combat ecosystem. From persistent surveillance to offensive undersea effects, the MCUUV gives Defence the advantage in a rapidly evolving maritime battlespace.

Features:

1. Modular Design Architecture:

  • Fully modular chassis with quick-swap mission payload bays

2. Advanced Hydrodynamic Manta-Inspired Hull

  • Biomimetic manta-ray profile for low drag and enhanced stability

  • No control surfaces means silent movement profile for stealth operations

  • Designed for high-speed pursuit, evasive manoeuvres, and deep-water endurance

3. Dual Ducted Rim-Drive Propulsion

  • Twin rim-drive electric thrusters with vectoring nozzle control

  • High torque for rapid acceleration

  • Near-silent acoustic signature

  • Reduced cavitation for stealth and survivability

4. True Multi-Role Mission Payload Capability

  • A true undersea loitering mode capable for long missions

  • Multiple payload bays available with jettison and sticky deployment.

  • Ability to switch vehicle mid mission from Passive, Defensive to Offensive

  • ISR, Mine Countermeasures, EW payloads, decoys operations

5. AI-Driven Autonomy & Reinforcement Learning

  • Autonomous navigation, obstacle avoidance, mission planning

  • Reinforcement-learning engine improves performance with every deployment

  • Adaptive behaviours and includes human-in-the-loop control mode

6. Advanced Sensor Suite

  • Multi sensor option available:

  • sonar, optical imaging, magnetometers, chemical sensors,

7. Secure Communication Systems

  • Encrypted acoustic and RF/LoRa communications

  • Satellite uplink capability via surface buoy integration

8. Long-Endurance Power System

  • High-density modular battery packs utilising smart energy management & redundant power routing

  • Mission endurance from short tactical sorties to extended missions

9. Ruggedised Deep-Water Structure

  • SLA carbon-fibre hybrid shell with internal ribbing

  • Neutrally buoyant design rated for deep-water missions (subject to variant requirements)

10. Stealth & Survivability

  • Low acoustic, magnetic, and optical signatures

  • High agility with vector-thrust manoeuvring

  • Intelligent threat avoidance and evasion algorithms

11. Rapid Deployment & Recovery

  • Lightweight modular construction

  • Multiple launch options: Beach, Jetty, Craft

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