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| Skelmir S6 |
The Pentagon is actively developing the field of autonomous armed systems, and one of the latest achievements in this field is the underwater drone Skelmir S6, developed by VATN, an innovator in the field of underwater technology. This miniature device weighs only 50 pounds (about 23 kg) and has a diameter of 6 inches (15 cm), which makes it extremely mobile and easy to integrate even into the confined spaces of warships and submarines.
The main feature of the Skelmir S6 is its dual purpose: it can be used for both underwater reconnaissance and attacking targets. Such functional flexibility was previously only available in aerial UAVs, such as the Tomahawk Block IV cruise missiles, which have the ability to hover over a target and transmit data in real time through two-way communication. Now these principles are being implemented in the underwater sphere, an area where technical challenges are much more difficult due to limitations in communications and energy efficiency.
The development of the Skelmir S6 was a response to the U.S. Navy's growing need for autonomous underwater systems capable of performing tasks without direct crew involvement. These drones can be used to monitor anti-submarine zones, detect enemy submarines, and target targets at sea and off the coast.
VATN has already created several modifications of this underwater vehicle, each of which is adapted to specific operational requirements. The Skelmir S6 is expected to become an important element of future hybrid marine operations, where not only traditional ships but also autonomous systems will play a key role.
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