Video:
ECA Group showcasing for the first time the future SDV of the French
Navy commandos
ECA
Group of France is showcasing for the first time its "SWUV",
the future swimmer delivery vehicle (SDV) of the French Navy. This SDV
was designed by ECA Group, in cooperation with the French procurement
agency (DGA) and French Navy combat divers, for troop delivery and stealth
coastline intervention missions.
ECA Group's SWUV at Euronaval 2014
The
SWUV will be capable of deploying remote intelligence subsystems while
underwater, and then forward video or tactical information via radio
or satlink.
The main missions of this SDV will be:
- Divers and VIP delivery on target area
- Coastal intelligence with electro optical subsystem
- Explosives transportation to target area
It can transport 6 special forces divers including the crew of 2.