IDEX- Innovations for Defence Excellence

The SDV (Swimmer Driver Vehicle) is designed to transport 8 combat swimmers to remote locations on covert missions to include, surveillance, infiltration, mine clearance & mine lying. The vehicle is designed to be ultra-quiet with a very low radar signature when surfaced. Capable of operating surfaced or submerged SDV is a versatile platform utilizing proven state of the art technology. The design incorporates several features not previously seen on SDV’s such as remote surface on demand from storage allowing all 8 personnel to leave the vehicle stored on the seabed or river bed. A coded ping sequence from a hand held transducer will activate the ballast system to automatically surface the vehicle.

The conversion of the existing CET 53-65 torpedo into an Underwater Target involves replacement of the mechanical and power devices of the torpedo, its combat charging compartment and the installation of hydro acoustic devices.

Advanced guidance system to follow Mission profile accurately at the defined speed and depth

Transmission of complex acoustic signals to simulate surface Ships, Submarines and other underwater platforms

Processing the received signals in active mode and output of complex echo signals of the target signal

Advance Inertial Navigation System based on modern underwater navigation devices

Position tracking and data management in real time (Optional with the help of Acoustic Modem)

Stabilization of torpedo at low speeds and in stop condition with the help of ballast devices

Broadband reception of underwater acoustic signals

Replacement of Thermal propulsion with Electric Propulsion

Quick recovery of target post completion of mission

Modern GUI for Mission planning and control and for Post Mission Analysis of Recorded Data

Reliable long-term, minimum maintenance operation

Autonomous control greatly reduces the amount of cognitive workload on humans. This allows USVs to operate much farther away from the control station and allows human supervisors to control multiple USVs. It is also possible to use a swarm of USVs to relay and extend range further. A team of USVs can be programmed to work together and escort a mothership to give that extra awareness protection.

USV is a fast-moving, which is aimed to lower the risk and increase efficiency for a large number of missions, including Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Countermine operations, Force protection Measure, Electronic Warfare and ASW. USV provides increased sensor coverage in a network-centric environment, thus enabling a rapid establishment of battle space dominance while eliminating unnecessary risk to personnel and naval vessels.