:

Advanced / Transformational Technology

Vatn Systems Introduces AUV For Torpedo, Other Roles; Opens Manufacturing Facility

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, May 12th, 2025

SHARE:

Vatn Systems Introduces AUV For Torpedo, Other Roles; Opens Manufacturing Facility

Vatn Systems Skelmir S12 autonomous underwater vehicle can also function as a lightweight torpedo. Photo: Vatn Systems

Vatn Systems on Monday unveiled a new autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) product, the Skelmir S12, which can carry a warhead to function as a lightweight torpedo, or sensors and electronic warfare payloads to fulfil multiple missions. The 12.75-inch diameter S12 can be deployed from submarines, surface vessels, and aircraft and exceed 30 knots. As a torpedo, the 9-foot long system can carry a payload up to 200 pounds, and boasts a range over 100 nautical miles. Vatn says the torpedo…

Missile Defense

Interview with Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colo.), co-chair of the Golden Dome Caucus

Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colo.), a co-chair of the Golden Dome Caucus in Congress and a member of the House Armed Services Committee’s strategic forces panel, discusses the transformative defense investments […]

Space

Space Force PAE For Infrastructure Completing Move To Colorado Springs

U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for infrastructure–a $4 billion contracting hub for SSC–is completing a move from Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif. to […]

Congress

Wisconsin GOP Lawmakers Urge Trump Admin Support For Marines’ JLTV Second Supplier Effort

Wisconsin’s GOP congressional delegation is urging the Trump administration to support legislative language enabling the Marine Corps to potentially bring in a second Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) supplier. The […]

Congress

Senate’s CR Has Ship Construction Exemption, Forgoes White House’s Battleship, Munitions Requests

The Senate on Sunday released a bipartisan stopgap funding proposal to keep the government open through December 11, which would also secure additional funds to support ongoing shipbuilding efforts and […]