Eurosatory 2024: Tecpro Technologies' unmanned surface vessel Vidar FP ready for use in Ukraine.

At Eurosatory 2024, the Swiss firm Tecpro Technologies unveiled the Vidar FP, an advanced unmanned surface vehicle (USV) designed for autonomous navigation over distances up to 2000 nautical miles.
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Vidar FP Unmanned Surface Vessel at Eurosatory 2024 in Paris. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

The Vidar FP incorporates stealth technology, enabling it to operate in sea conditions up to level 9 on the Beaufort scale. It can be equipped with various armaments, including torpedoes, mines, and drones, supporting both autonomous and remote-controlled missions.

The USV features advanced electronic countermeasures, encrypted communications, AI-enabled optical and thermal cameras, and multiple communication systems to ensure reliable and secure operations.

It measures 10.48 meters in both hull and waterline length, with a molded beam of 2.58 meters, a draft of 1 meter, and a freeboard of 0.6 meters. The vehicle has a maximum payload capacity of 4 tons and uses diesel fuel, with a capacity of 1.26 meters.

Powered by two engines each generating 30.9 kW at 3000 rpm, and featuring reducers of 2:1 at 7 degrees, the Vidar FP can reach a maximum speed of 9 knots.

The company uses the Starlink system, and although it's not a kamikaze drone, one can't help thinking of Ukrainian drones, especially as some of the staff come from Eastern Europe.