Vatn Systems, a defense technology leader specializing in autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), has announced the launch of its next-generation AUV torpedo product line, alongside the opening of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Designed to fill a critical capability gap between conventional torpedoes and AUVs, the new modular torpedoes offer precision strike capabilities over distances nearing 1,000 miles and are equipped with Vatn’s proprietary Inertial Navigation System (INS) for accurate navigation even in GPS-denied environments. Enhanced with advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, these systems enable real-time mission adjustments and autonomous decision-making.
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“With the Skelmir S12, we set out to fill a critical market void-creating a vessel that merges the capabilities of a traditional AUV with the agility and performance of a lightweight torpedo for a fraction of the cost,” said Nelson Mills, co-founder and CEO of Vatn Systems. “We’ve created a platform that delivers superior payload capacity, flexible deployment, and unmatched cost-effectiveness compared to existing solutions, and we’re excited to be able to produce these at scale in our new manufacturing facility to fill that gap in the market and meet customer demand starting this summer.”