That's nice. But we need a naval version of it.
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I've been thinking recently about a concept for IDA/USVs with either VLS or normal slanted launchers but for specific purposes. I guess this Ukrainian one is a real example of one.
I was thinking of SEAD boats that could carry 100+ Şimşek, perhaps with the addition of Kuzgun or other systems.
Imagine something like that accompanying our conventional fleet and maiming enemy ships before AShMs are launched
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Different Dearsan Salvo variants for Azerbaijan army. Especially Çakır one packs a serious punch for its size and cost
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Mustafa Dede on Instagram: "Bir anda yanımızda belirdi! İlk başta anlamadık 🤔Sonra öğrenince gurur duyduk🇹🇷 #denizcilik #antalya #ulak #sahilgüvenlik #keşfetteyim"
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DATUM’s LÜFER Wire-Guided Underwater Reconnaissance and Attack Vehicle Successfully Employed by SAT Commandos
During the "TURNAs-2026" Unmanned Maritime Systems Exercise—held at the Antalya Naval Command from October 19–27, 2026—the LÜFER Wire-Guided Underwater Reconnaissance and Attack Vehicle, developed by Datum AŞ for the Turkish Naval Forces’ SAT (Underwater Offense) Commandos, was successfully utilized by the commandos.
Datum Denizaltı Teknolojileri Uygulama ve Mühendislik AŞ (Datum Submarine Technologies Application and Engineering Inc.), a defense industry company based at Istanbul Technical University, first unveiled the LÜFER Wire-Guided Underwater Reconnaissance and Attack Vehicle at Teknofest 2026 "Blue Homeland" (Mavi Vatan).
Designed to be easily carried by a single person, this unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV)—which resembles a mini-torpedo—measures 1.2 meters in length (excluding the explosive payload) and weighs only 13 kilograms. Equipped with an internal spool containing up to 15 kilometers of fiber-optic cable, the vehicle was developed to be operated by naval commandos from various platforms, including the shore, rigid-hull inflatable boats (RHIBs), helicopters, and even from underwater.
Because the connection between the operator and the LÜFER is maintained via a fiber-optic cable, the system ensures reliable communication—even in environments characterized by intense electronic warfare where wireless communication is impossible—allowing for remote control and the transmission of high-definition (HD) video feeds.
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The world is entering the foiling age while our builders are just watching
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Uncrewed Regent Seagliders Ordered For Middle East Ops | Aviation Week
Regent has won a production contract to deliver a small fleet of autonomous Squire seagliders next year to a U.S. government customer deployed in the Middle East.
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Last year, a Turkish company showcased a similar maritime drone.The world is entering the foiling age while our builders are just watching
Uncrewed Regent Seagliders Ordered For Middle East Ops | Aviation Week
Regent has won a production contract to deliver a small fleet of autonomous Squire seagliders next year to a U.S. government customer deployed in the Middle East.
It seems to me that underwater drones should also be part of the arsenal.
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What do you think about new Greek jetski sized Kamikaze USV which pops up under water from a container? Does it makes sense for us?
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Delian Alliance Industries Announces Interceptigon Series - Naval News
Delian Alliance Industries launch the Interceptigon series: attritable, concealed, and autonomous one-way effectors for coastal defense.
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Judging by the video, these are dangerous pieces of equipment. They are equipped with jet engines or boosters, which suggests high flight speeds. The craft themselves are small, meaning their warheads must also be relatively small—they would not be capable of sinking a ship. Their mission, it seems, is different: to deliver a sudden, massive strike—using dozens of units—against a ship’s antennas and radar systems, effectively blinding it. Once the ship has lost its "sight," unmanned underwater vehicles would then come into play. The exact dimensions of these devices and the weight of their warheads have not been disclosed. Given that they are designed to engage surface vessels, it is reasonable to assume that each warhead weighs at least 100 kg.What do you think about new Greek jetski sized Kamikaze USV which pops up under water from a container? Does it makes sense for us?
Delian Alliance Industries Announces Interceptigon Series - Naval News
Delian Alliance Industries launch the Interceptigon series: attritable, concealed, and autonomous one-way effectors for coastal defense.
Events in the Black Sea have already demonstrated just how dangerous unmanned surface vessels can be. In my view, unmanned underwater vehicles pose an even greater threat.
Before an attack, they surface—almost certainly to increase their speed and reduce the time the adversary has to organize a defense.
But what if they were to attack without surfacing? While the attack itself might take slightly longer, their stealth would be significantly enhanced.
