Indonesian Navy accepts delivery of two swimmer delivery vehicles

February 26, 2026, by Fatima Bahtić

Underwater defense systems provider DRASS has delivered two swimmer delivery vehicles (SDVs) to the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia.

The DS8 SDV is a highly effective, insidious, and stealthy warfare submersible craft for sabotage and intelligence missions.

It is designed to transport its offensive equipment and up to eight combat divers, from the operational base (such as a ship or submarine) to the target (such as a moored/anchored ship, a harbor or coastal installation), and to transport them back to the base once the mission is complete.

The SDVs are equipped with advanced autonomous capabilities, integrating modern guidance and navigation systems alongside a fully featured optronic periscope suite.

All autonomous functions were rigorously validated during comprehensive at-sea trials, confirming the platforms’ reliability, safety, and operational readiness, according to DRASS.

As part of the delivery program, DRASS conducted extensive at-sea pilot training to ensure Indonesian operators are fully prepared to deploy and manage the vehicles effectively in real-world operational environments.

This delivery represents a significant milestone in DRASS’ ongoing commitment to providing modern naval forces with innovative, mission-ready underwater solutions tailored to evolving operational requirements.