May 13, 2025 9:17 AM
Rhode Island's Vatn Systems unveils the Skelmir S12 — a versatile modular underwater vehicle that adapts to multiple roles.
Undersea warfare is getting a flexible new player.
Rhode Island-based Vatn Systems has unveiled the “Skelmir S12,” a modular underwater vehicle designed to switch between roles — from torpedo to sensor platform to an electronic warfare (EW) tool.
With a diameter of 12.75 inches (32 centimeters), the platform can be launched from submarines, surface vessels, or aircraft.
Read the full story on our new publication, NextGen Defense: One Platform, Multiple Missions: Vatn Vehicle Blends Torpedo, EW, and Sensor Roles
torpedoes•United States•technology•sea•Anti-submarine•underwater drone•Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
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