XV Madfox
Auxiliary Shipconfirmed
XV MADFOX (short for Maritime Demonstrator For Operational eXperimentation) is an experimental autonomous surface vessel used by the Royal Navy. She is used as a testbed for new technologies, including unmanned underwater vehicles, unmanned surface vehicles and quantum navigation.
Specifications
| Type | Auxiliary Ship |
| Manufacturer | L3Harris Technologies |
| Status | In service |
| Length | 13 m |
| Speed | 40 kn |
| Main armament | Optional loitering munitions (e.g., Switchblade) |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | confirmed |
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