European Consortium Advances Maritime Warfare Capabilities with Unmanned Systems
Surveillance operations involving submarines are being conducted by Schiebel, utilizing advanced unmanned aerial vehicles.
The SEACURE consortium, a coalition of 35 companies from 13 European countries, is working towards enhancing Europe's overall warfare capabilities in anti-submarine and seabed warfare. The consortium, which includes notable members such as Airbus, Arianespace, Eutelsat, Hispasat, OHB, Orange, SES, Telespazio, and Thales Alenia Space, aims to use unmanned air, surface, and underwater systems to combat submarine threats under challenging conditions.
One of the key contributors to the SEACURE consortium is the Vienna-based company Schiebel, which has received funding from the European Defence Fund for unmanned solutions in anti-submarine warfare and seabed warfare. Schiebel's development department has created the Camcopter S-300, a drone that is equipped with a camera and radar and can ascend to a height of 7,000 meters. The drone, with a maximum take-off weight of 700 kilograms, can remain in the air for up to 24 hours.
Schiebel's CEO, Hannes Hecher, stated that SEACURE significantly advances their Camcopter S-300. The drone will be used to protect critical maritime infrastructure, such as undersea cables, from potential threats.
The SEACURE consortium's goal extends beyond the use of Schiebel's Camcopter S-300. The consortium aims to detect, classify, identify, and track underwater objects such as suspicious submarines. The consortium's activities are not restricted to Schiebel, involving companies from multiple European countries.
The SEACURE consortium's aim is to enhance Europe's overall warfare capabilities in anti-submarine and seabed warfare. By jointly advancing capabilities in these areas, the consortium hopes to contribute to a safer and more secure maritime environment for Europe and its allies.
