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Scorpene submarines are a class of diesel-electric attack submarines jointly developed by the French DCN and the Spanish company Navantia and due to the conflict between both it is now been taken over by DCNS It features diesel propulsion and an additional air-independent propultion They are so silent underwater that they are extremely difficult detect But now their sonar capabilities, the noise they generate and details of the combat system they are armed with are exposed DCNS in the past four years has supplied SCB’s to more than seven countries; the list includes India, Australia, USA, Chile, Brazil and Malaysia India had ordered six Scorpene-class submarines for $3 billion The first of the Scorpene class submarines being built in India, the INS Kalvari According to DCNS records all nations supplied with have either the same submarine or a variant of it Now the leak of 2016 have been off - more than 22k pages - that includes: 4,457 pages on underwater sensors 4,301 pages on combat management systems 6,841 pages on communications systems 2,318 pages on navigation systems Important technical question are: What level of noise the submarines make and at what speed Their diving depths, range and endurance Magnetic, electromagnetic and infra-red specifications

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We have been asked ‘what do Tactical Diving Vehicles (TDVs) offer beyond Swimmer Delivery Vehicles (SDVs)?’ For many reasons TDVs are redefining the landscape of discrete and covert littoral operations. TDVs like the JFD Shadow Seal and Carrier Seal offer multi-mode operation – surface, semi-submerged and fully submerged. This flexibility greatly reduces the vehicle’s signature, enabling covert infiltration and exfiltration in high threat environments either alongside submarine or surface ship capability or completely independently. Our TDVs are operable from a wide range of insertion and extraction platforms, including launch from a submerged platform, naval vessels, civilian craft, and even aircraft, however their ability to also operate completely independently of a host platform due to their long-range, over-the-horizon capability provides SOF units with an independent operational advantage, reducing the need to expose high-value assets to unnecessary risks. For navies without submarine support, TDVs present a cost-effective alternative, bridging critical capability gaps and extending the reach of maritime SOF operations. Their versatility and lower cost compared to larger platforms make TDVs an ideal choice for rapid response, coastal defence, and protection of critical national infrastructure. Contact our team to explore how TDVs are empowering maritime SOF with unmatched operational flexibility and effectiveness: enquiries@jfdglobal.com #TacticalDiving #UnderwaterBattlespace #SwimmerDeliveryVehicles

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"A 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 has been signed between Drass and FlySight for the development of underwater traffic control centres. As part of Olterra ship’s construction program dedicated to submarine rescue and underwater interventions, the development program for the first Underwater Operations Centre of the Italian Navy, based on an important industrial patent of DRASS, has been launched. In this context, in anticipation of an expansion of its installation across all serving units of the Naval Forces, 𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗟𝗬𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆, 𝗴𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.   Marco Bellomo, Technical Director of DRASS, commented: "Structured knowledge of the seabed is a declared objective not only of the Navy but of all Italian institutional stakeholders with an underwater focus. We are proud to carry out this strategic program for which we count on the ability, passion, and technological value of our friends at FLYSIGHT". Andrea Masini, CEO of Flysight, added: "We are pleased and enthusiastic to collaborate with DRASS on the development of the Navy's first Underwater Operations Centre: the proposed solution will provide new tools to maximize the situational awareness of operators involved in submarine rescue operations." #underwateroperations #specialoperations #underwaterindustry  #soccorsosommergibili #underwaterinterventions #submarinerescue #submarine #safety #cooperationagreement #Innovation #technologicalcollaboration

The final Vahana workboats have been delivered to the Royal Navy. As part of a £48 million contract the U.K. Defence Equipment & Support awarded to Dorset-based Atlas Elektronik (AEUK) to replace outdated vessels, the fleet used for diving, surveying, and training operations is now complete. Constructed to a versatile, modular design, the new boats known as the ‘SEA class’ are based on a standardised hull that is interchangeable, allowing them to be adapted for different tasks. With the ability to carry differing payloads and providing improved speed, operational range and navigation equipment, the 15m long Vahanas workboats play a vital role for the Royal Navy. The handover of the last two boats – Merlin and Fantome – to the Fleet Hydrography and Meteorology Unit in Devonport marks the contract’s completion and signifies the full operating capability of all vessels. The new boats are operated from UK ports and Royal Navy surface vessels, and are used for several roles from logistics support, officer training, hydrographic survey, and passenger transport, to dive support and training. The contract, known as Project Vahana, was first announced in September 2017, with the new vessels required to replace boats made in the early 1990s that had reached the end of their service lives. Around 60 UK jobs were sustained through the contract. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak https://lnkd.in/gbigFEJp

Is this fascinating design a reflection of a fundamental shift in naval design?

Avon Protection, the leader in innovative underwater and CBRN protective equipment, is pleased to announce that its MCM100 Multi-Role Rebreather has been selected by the New Zealand Defence Force to equip its navy divers. This significant contract includes the supply of MCM100 systems, spares and accessories, and a multi-year support programme. New Zealand joins a user community that includes other key NATO nations and partner navies. Initially developed and deployed with global militaries and specialist user groups, the MCM100 delivers enhanced diver safety and extended mission duration for military divers across the spectrum of shallow and deep-water diving operations; including explosive ordinance disposal (EOD), mine-countermeasures (MCM), Special Forces, covert subsurface infiltration, submarine release & infiltration, and manned underwater vehicle operations. The electronically controlled, closed-circuit MCM100 uses advanced digital oxygen sensors and a native decompression algorithm to manage the oxygen and decompression risk. System and mission information is fed to the diver via a wrist or console-mounted handset display and a heads-up display, maximising system useability and allowing the user to focus on the mission rather than the equipment. Additionally, automated pre-dive sequencing reduces mission readiness time and enhances safety. The MCM100’s modular design ensures a future-proofed capability for the underwater operator, providing users flexibility in how and when they integrate new technologies as they become available or as their mission envelope changes. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak https://lnkd.in/gJdJF4ur

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