Poland unveils naval drone “Seawolf” inspired by Ukrainian drones

The Seawolf multi-purpose surface unmanned platform, based on combat lessons learned by Ukraine, was presented in Warsaw.

The Ekskalibur company showed the development during the Defence24 Days security conference in Poland. This is reported by “Militarnyi”.

The new Seawolf surface drone is a modular platform that is capable of performing a wide range of combat and surveillance tasks – without the need to change the main technical components. Its modular body allows you to easily integrate a variety of payloads for different missions, optimizing both cost and deployment time.

The basic version of the Seawolf has the following characteristics:

• length – 7.5 m, width – 2.2 m, hull height – 0.52 m;

• 270 hp diesel engine;

• cruising range over 1,600 km;

• fuel capacity – 1,400 l;

• payload capacity — up to 1650 kg, of which up to 450 kg — combat load;

• platform weight — about 950 kg.

The platform allows for several configuration options for specific purposes, including:

• Seawolf R — for air defense,

• Seawolf MG — cover platform,

• Seawolf MGR — with integrated radar,

• Seawolf EW — for electronic warfare,

• Seawolf M — mine variant,

• Seawolf D — transport drone.

In addition, the company has developed an enlarged 9.5-meter version, which is capable of carrying up to 4000 kg of cargo and has a range of up to 1500 km. It can be equipped with four AIM-9 missiles, an M2 machine gun (12.7 mm), FPV drones or a launcher for guided ammunition.

“At the same time, the main structural and technical elements (hull, engine, propulsion system, communications, optical station, control system, etc.) remain unchanged. This allows you to reduce the time for adapting a surface drone and reduce the customer’s costs for its maintenance,” Ekskalibur emphasized.

The development is positioned as an ideal solution for asymmetric warfare at sea – mobile, flexible and inconspicuous compared to traditional warships.

Recently, USM wrote that Lithuania wants to produce naval drones: one for itself, one for Ukraine.