C2 Robotics has today marked a significant milestone with the commissioning and christening of its Speartooth Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (LUUV), the first to be delivered to the United States.
This ceremony represents a defining moment for the company, signalling both the transition of Speartooth from development, into operational service, and C2 Robotics’ expansion into international markets.
While ship christenings are a longstanding naval tradition, this event is a first for C2 Robotics and was conducted with a modern twist – as it was christened by a robotic arm, with a ‘Human-on the-loop’! A philosophy that extends to Speartooth’s operational context.
“This is a proud and important step for our company,” said Troy Duggan, CEO of C2 Robotics. “We don’t typically conduct christening ceremonies for all of our boats, but this moment reflects the maturity of the Speartooth program and the strength of our partnership with the United States.” “The LUUV program is incredibly fast paced with payload options and mission roles continuously expanding”, Duggan said.
The christening ceremony was officiated by Guest of Honour and Sponsor’s representative – Captain Josh Fagan – the US Naval Attache based in Canberra. Representing the Director General of Maritime Integrated Capabilities (who oversees the RAN’s autonomous systems program) was Captain Tony Miskelly RAN. C2 Robotics team members and suppliers were also in attendance.
The Speartooth LUUV has been designed to deliver scalable, cost-effective undersea capability across intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and strike missions. Its smaller size and lower unit cost enable it to operate in contested environments and generate force mass in ways that traditional platforms cannot.
“This partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to advancing allied autonomous undersea capability,” Duggan said. “Speartooth is built on the principle of ‘Small, Smart, Many’—and today’s event brings that concept one step closer to operational reality.”
C2 Robotics extends its sincere appreciation to CAPT Josh Fagan for supporting the ceremony and formally marking the entry of Speartooth into service with the United States.
A further announcement on overseas sales with our European partner, Eurobotics GmbH, will be released soon.
