JFD Unveils Stealth Multi-Role Rebreather at SOF Week 2026
At SOF Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida, British firm James Fisher Defense (JFD) unveiled its next-generation Stealth Multi-Role (SMR) rebreather, now CE-certified and ready for market launch. The device replaces multiple specialized rebreathers, operating up to 120 meters depth with 12-hour endurance in shallow water. It supports oxygen, nitrox, and heliox modes. Series production is underway in Scotland, with plans for technology transfer and local production for large orders.
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SOF Week: JFD Unveils Stealth Multi-Role Rebreather with CE Certification
At SOF Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida, British defense firm James Fisher Defense (JFD) introduced the world premiere of its next-generation Stealth Multi-Role (SMR) rebreather, which has received CE certification. The device, unveiled in 2025, underwent extensive operational testing and is now ready for market launch. Series production is underway in Scotland, with plans for technology transfer and local production for large orders. The SMR rebreather is designed to cover all diving depths up to 120 meters, with operating times of up to 12 hours in shallow water (up to 24 meters) and 4-5 hours at extreme depths. It supports three diving modes: Oxygen (closed-circuit), Nitrox, and Heliox. Developed with input from global military forces, the SMR aims to replace the need for multiple rebreather types, offering enhanced operational flexibility, diver safety, and reliability for complex military diving missions.
CPM Defence Network – News: Verteidigung und WehrtechnikJFD Unveils Stealth Multi-Role Rebreather at SOF Week 2026
At SOF Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida, British defense firm James Fisher Defense (JFD) introduced the world premiere of its next-generation Stealth Multi-Role (SMR) rebreather, which has also received CE certification. The SMR is designed to replace multiple rebreather types currently used by armed forces, covering all diving depths up to 120 meters with a single device. It offers three diving modes: Oxygen, Nitrox, and Heliox, with operating times up to 12 hours in shallow water and 4-5 hours at extreme depths. Developed with input from global military users, the SMR emphasizes diver safety, ease of use, and operational reliability. Series production is underway in Scotland, with plans for technology transfer and local production for larger orders. JFD previously supplied rebreathers to the German Navy.
CPM Defence Network – News: Verteidigung und WehrtechnikJFD Unveils Stealth Multi-Role Rebreather at SOF Week 2026
British defense firm James Fisher Defense (JFD) introduced the Stealth Multi-Role (SMR) rebreather at SOF Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida, marking its world premiere. The device has received CE certification and is now ready for market launch, with series production underway in Scotland. The SMR is designed to replace multiple rebreather types used by military forces, covering all diving depths up to 120 meters with a single device. It offers operating times of up to 12 hours in shallow water (up to 24 meters) and 4-5 hours at extreme depths. The rebreather supports three diving modes: Oxygen-only (closed-circuit), Nitrox, and Heliox. Developed with feedback from global military forces, the SMR emphasizes diver safety, ease of use, and operational reliability. JFD plans to offer technology transfer and local production for large orders, and regional maintenance options to avoid cross-continent repairs.
CPM Defence Network – News: Verteidigung und WehrtechnikSOF Week: JFD Unveils Stealth Multi-Role Rebreather with CE Certification
At SOF Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida, British specialist James Fisher Defense (JFD) introduced the world premiere of its Stealth Multi-Role (SMR) rebreather, which has received CE certification. Developed with feedback from global military forces, the SMR is designed to cover all diving depths up to 120 meters with a single device, offering operating times of up to 12 hours in shallow water and 4-5 hours at extreme depths. It supports three diving modes: Oxygen, Nitrox, and Heliox. Series production is underway in Scotland, with plans for technology transfer and local production for larger orders. The rebreather is intended to replace the need for multiple specialized devices, enhancing operational flexibility and reliability for military divers.
CPM Defence Network – News: Verteidigung und WehrtechnikSOF Week: JFD Unveils Stealth Multi-Role Rebreather
At SOF Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida, British specialist James Fisher Defense (JFD) introduced the world premiere of its next-generation Stealth Multi-Role (SMR) rebreather, which has received CE certification. The device, unveiled in 2025, has undergone extensive operational testing and is now ready for market launch. Series production is underway in Scotland, with plans for technology transfer and local production for larger orders. The SMR rebreather is designed to cover all diving depths up to 120 meters with a single device, offering operating times of up to 12 hours in shallow water (up to 24 meters) and 4-5 hours at extreme depths. It supports three diving modes: oxygen-only (closed-circuit), nitrox, and heliox. Developed with feedback from global military forces, the SMR aims to meet evolving needs for long-duration missions, operational flexibility, and reliability in demanding underwater environments. Its compact, ergonomic design enhances mobility and handling, allowing divers to focus on mission objectives.
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