SEALs Test New Mini Sub To Stay Dry, Ship To Shore
SOCOM's first Dry Combat Submersible is undergoing a year of testing by the Navy to work out new technologies, including a new power source, before moving forward.
By Paul McLeary on June 12, 2020 at 12:01 PM
WASHINGTON: Navy SEALs are testing a new dry combat submersible that, if successful, will deliver a team of commandos from a submarine to shore without exposing them to potentially frigid waters, a change that could have a huge impact on safety and readiness.
The first Dry Combat Submersible was accepted by SOCOM in April and will undergo a year of testing by the Navy to work out new technologies, including a new power source and radars, before moving forward.
But the sub, which is operated by two sailors with room for eight operators, is just a part of a larger modernization push within the SEAL community to get troops to shore more quickly, and with better situational awareness than they currently enjoy.
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