Composite Energy Technologies Unveils HADALUS-XL Flat Pack AUV
Composite Energy Technologies (CET) has unveiled the HADALUS-XL, the newest and largest platform in its HADALUS family of flat-pack Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs). Designed for contested logistics, the HADALUS-XL can be shipped in standard containers and assembled at the point of deployment, combining the ability to deploy rapidly with extra-large AUV endurance and payload capacity. According to CET, the platform can carry nearly 5,000 pounds of mission payload over 2,000 nautical miles, offering a dual-use solution that significantly changes how undersea operations can be conducted worldwide.
The HADALUS-XL was introduced at BlueTIDE 2025, a major maritime innovation demonstration hosted in Rhode Island by 401 Tech Bridge in collaboration with the U.S. Navy and other partners. The event included a traditional christening ceremony attended by senior political leaders, underscoring the system’s national security relevance and Rhode Island’s role as a hub for maritime technology. CET plans to manufacture the HADALUS family at its Rhode Island facility, which has the capacity to produce up to 360 extra-large AUVs annually.