GABLER & FLANQ: Torpedo Tube-Launched USV Passes Sea Trial

Published Jul 22, 02:04 PM UTC

German submarine provider GABLER and defense technology company FLANQ have announced the successful completion of the Sea Acceptance Test (SAT) for their jointly developed demonstrator of a torpedo tube-launched unmanned surface vehicle (TTL USV). According to their statements, the test demonstrated the system's operational capability in surface mode. The trial involved a partially submerged test vehicle on a body of water, validating the concept of launching an unmanned surface vehicle from a submarine's torpedo tube. This development represents a significant advancement in naval unmanned systems, potentially enhancing submarine capabilities for reconnaissance, surveillance, and other missions without exposing the submarine to surface risks.

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