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Leidos Reveals Sea Dagger Commando Craft For U.K. Bid

Friday, September 5th, 2025

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Leidos Reveals Sea Dagger Commando Craft For U.K. Bid

Artist concept of a Leidos Sea Dagger Commando Insertion Craft, developed for the UK Royal Navy’s Commando Force (UKCF) program. (Image: Leidos)

Leidos on Sept. 4 unveiled its new Sea Dagger next generation Commando Insertion Craft (CIC) concept, developed for the U.K. Royal Navy’s Commando Force (UKCF) program. The U.K. program aims to deliver 24 medium surface insertion craft capable of deploying commando strike trams, light tactical mobility platforms, offboard systems and medium combat loads from a long-range distance. Advertised ahead of the 2025 Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) conference, running Sept. 9-15 in London, the company told Defense Daily that…

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