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July 25, 2023
Lockheed Martin’s new Dry Combat Submersible reaches IOC
DCS uses a lock-in/lock-out technology enabling special forces operators to get in and out of the vehicle while submerged and undetected.
John Hill
Lockheed Martin‘s Dry Combat Submersible (DCS), which was manufactured for US Special Operations Command, has reached initial operating capability (IOC) last month, according to a recent announcement by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) on 24 July 2023.
Lockheed designed the DCS to transport a special operations team to their destination and enables personnel to arrive discreetly to their desired exit point.
The unique capability that sets the submersible apart is its lock-in/lock-out technology, which enables US special operators to get in and out of the vehicle while traversing long distances entirely submerged and undetected.
Additionally, Special Operations Forces will be safe to travel long distanced below the surface of the ocean without a wetsuit and without exposure to the elements.
https://www.naval-technology.com/news/dcs-submersible-reaches-initial-operating-capability/
