Unmanned Underwater Vehicles

SQX-500

Applications

Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance
Mine Countermeasures
Expeditionary Warfare
Tactical Oceanography
Route Survey
Explosive Ordnance Disposal

The SQX-500 is a hydro-dynamically stable platform designed for reliable performance and low life-cycle cost. The vehicle’s dual-pod design enables exceptional stability and its thrust controllers are tuned for near-hovering capabilities. The vehicle is a significant departure from traditional designs and enables the SQX platform that can hover or transit laterally, vertically, forward, and reverse, enabling stealthy low-speed manoeuvres. The vehicle is equipped with Marport’s Software Defined Sonar architecture – including advanced sensor and sonar equipment. Modular payloads can also be configured for a wide variety of standard and/or custom sensors to meet unique undersea mission requirements.

With the increasing threats of broad area denial and the ever decreasing resources, Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) provide a promising option for meeting many naval requirements. Integration of the SQX series UUV in a network-centric battlespace will significantly increase the capability and efficiency of a navy’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance operations.