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Undersea Sensing, Communications, Imaging, Control and Navigation Solutions for Naval Forces United Kingdom
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Forcys

Undersea Sensing, Communications, Imaging, Control and Navigation Solutions for Naval Forces

Forcys is a global provider of maritime solutions that allow navies and defence organisations to excel in the underwater battlespace. Backed by 50 years of expertise and experience, we offer a cutting-edge in-house developed technology portfolio as well as industry-proven solutions from carefully selected partners.

Our integrated solutions provide your platforms and offboard assets with enhanced sensing, communications, imaging, control and navigation. With everything under one roof, we make naval operations more modern, more available and more effective.

In addition to off-the-shelf products, we also offer a range of engineering and development services including design, manufacture, integration and through-life support. We partner with you to solve even the most complex of challenges in the underwater domain.

Capabilities

Asset Protection

Underwater Asset ProtectionWe offer active and passive sonar solutions that provide unparalleled situational awareness and reliable detection of covert underwater threats such as divers, submersibles and UUVs.

With class-leading range and the ability to process and analyze thousands of data points simultaneously, these underwater intruder detection systems are ideal for protecting naval vessels, harbors and other critical infrastructure.

More information: Underwater Asset Protection

Littoral Strike

Littoral StrikeOur underwater technology portfolio for enhanced amphibious warfare spans GNSS-denied navigation, environmental sensors, sonars, optical systems and secure underwater communications networks.

We are experienced in developing next-generation strike capabilities for a growing number of underwater platforms, and can tailor a solution to your exact requirements.

More information: Littoral Strike Capabilities

Mine Warfare

Mine Warfare capabilitiesForcys offers the latest in mine warfare capabilities, with advanced autonomous systems equipped with enhanced navigation and purpose-built mine-hunting sonars and 4K/laser optical sensors.

Providing reduced cognitive burden, improved percentage clearances, and minimised detect-to-engage timelines, our solutions address the entire kill chain and are ideal for supporting EOD and MCM missions.

More information: Mine Warfare Capabilities

Ranges

Forcys RangesWe provide innovative tracking and positioning solutions for your underwater assets, supporting test and evaluation of new and existing capabilities.

Teams can mobilise from vessels of opportunity or use uncrewed surface vessels to deploy and release battery-operated and acoustically-networked pingers, seafloor sensors and buoys. Low-cost and versatile sonars systems can be used to train your operators and calibrate your tools.

More information: Ranges

Submarine & Anti-Submarine Warfare

Submarine and Anti-submarine WarfareOur underwater communications technologies are key to countering the next generation of submarine platforms that target vital undersea assets.

By utilizing scalable networks of advanced sensors on remotely deployed, self-powered autonomous vehicles, buoys and seafloor monuments, naval forces and security teams can build up an accurate picture of the underwater environment and detect and target adversarial threats.

More information: Submarine and Anti-submarine Warfare

Submarine Rescue

Submarine RescuesForcys solutions enable high-resolution and large-area surveys to be undertaken at the speeds required for successful submarine rescues, utilizing a range of platforms including towed and autonomous systems.

We offer acoustic pinger positioning and tracking, sonars, optical imaging and leading post-processing software. In addition, our optical modems help you establish real-time two-way wireless video conference communications with a sunken submarine.

More information: Submarine Rescues

Technologies

Command & Control

Command & ControlOur technology partner EIVA develops cutting-edge C2 software that allows operators to plan, monitor, and pilot USV systems from any manufacturer, both remotely and autonomously. Their ROV software also provides advanced fly-by-wire and autonomous flying capabilities that enhance operational effectiveness with minimal training requirements.

In addition, EIVA’s hydrographic software enables you to acquire real-time underwater situational awareness and to gather and process data from UUVs and unattended autonomous seafloor sensors.

More information: Command & Control Technology

Environmental Sensors

Environmental SensorsOur technology partner Chelsea Technologies provides multi-parameter sensor packs for tactical oceanography, allowing you to gather critical information including conductivity, temperature, depth, optical turbidity, absorption and fluorescence across the visual and ultraviolet spectrums.

Gathered by gliders, UUVs or seafloor nodes, this data enables you to measure water quality ahead of diving operations, map the sea floor, and improve  acoustic sensor performance.

More information: Environmental Sensors

Navigation & Communication

Navigation & CommunicationSonardyne’s hybrid acoustic-inertial systems combine state-of-the-art inertial navigation with Doppler and depth sensors to provide best-in-class underwater navigation for more effective UUV autonomy.

Sonardyne also provides long range, short bandwidth acoustic solutions and shorter range, larger bandwidth optical modems for reliable underwater communications and wireless networking.

More information: Navigation & Communication Technologies

Optical Systems

Underwater Optical SystemsVoyis has developed a range of products that are ideally suited for underwater operations such as ISR and automated target recognition (ATR), ensuring better data for more effective decision-making. Solutions include laser scanners and high-resolution cameras, as well as edge processing for real-time situational awareness.

More information: Underwater Optical Systems

Sonars

SonarsSentinel is the world’s most deployed intruder detection sonar. This portable system can be easily integrated into a wide range of platforms, and is ideal for protecting ports, naval facilities and commissioned ships.

The Solstice multi-aperture sonar supports tactical hydrographic mapping for rapid environmental assessment, mine warfare, salvage, and search and rescue operations.

More information: Sonar Technology

Services

Concept & Assessment

Concept & AssessmentWe provide a range of capabilities that allow you to effectively explore new concepts from initial design all the way to in-water testing and evaluation. We can support you with in-country exercises across North America, Europe, and much of Australasia, and provide cutting-edge fully instrumented boats, USVs and ROVs for charter.

More information: Concept & Assessment

Custom Projects

Forcys Custom ProjectsForcys can work with you to realize your underwater technology projects, offering a wide range of expertise in acoustics, communications, environmental sensing, machine learning, navigation, optics, software, and sonar. We can help you choose the right instruments, plan spiral development updates, consider emerging requirements and manage your risk.

More information: Custom Projects

Integrated Logistics

Integrated LogisticsThanks to our worldwide network of technology partners, we can offer training and support anytime and anywhere to suit your needs through the entire  lifetime of your products and projects. Capabilities include certified operator and train-the-trainer courses, spare parts management, a 24/7 support line across 4 continents, and a network of experienced field engineers.

More information: Logistics Integration

Integrated Services

Forcys Integrated ServicesForcys can engineer value-added solutions that combine multiple sensors and technologies from our trusted partners to solve your unique underwater challenges. For example, we have combined a subsea laser with a multi-aperture sonar to create an all-in-one payload for autonomous systems that can handle search, classification, mapping, re-acquisition and identification missions.

More information: Integration Services

Products

Sentinel

Intruder Detection Sonar (IDS)

Equinox

Remotely Operated Towed Vehicle for Mine Countermeasures

Perception ROV Skid

Survey-grade ROV skid for real-time 3D subsea inspection & imaging

IT 6

Acoustic initiation transponder for UXO / EOD mine neutralizers

ERAS Sonar Test System

Low-logistics echo repeater, transponder & monitor for acoustic tests & evaluation

Solstice

Multi aperture side scan sonar

Observer & Nova Micro

Compact 4K subsea imaging system for small ROV & AUV platforms

Observer & Nova Pro

High-sensitivity subsea imaging system for long-range optical survey operations

Recon AUV Payload

High-resolution AUV imaging payload for optical mapping & target identification

Recon LS AUV Payload

Modular AUV optical payload for image mapping & dynamic laser scanning

Ranger 2 USBL

USBL tracking, dynamic positioning & subsea telemetry system

Mini-Ranger 2 USBL

USBL tracking, positioning & underwater communications system for marine robotics

AvTrak 6 Nano

Compact acoustic transceiver for AUV tracking, communications & navigation aiding

Nano

Compact USBL transponder for underwater tracking & subsea positioning

Vigilant

Forward Looking Sonar

Articles

Latest
Equinox Advances Mine-Hunting Performance with Integrated COTS Technologies

Forcys highlights Equinox, a remotely operated towed vehicle that combines commercial-off-the-shelf sonar, navigation, and survey technologies to improve mine-like object detection, localization, and operational coverage rates

May 29, 2026
Navigation, Imaging, & AUVs Supporting Discovery of Shackleton’s Endurance

Forcys outlines how navigation, imaging, and autonomous underwater vehicle technologies supplied by its partners supported the successful discovery and documentation of Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance during the Endurance22 expedition in Antarctica’s Weddell Sea

May 11, 2026
Forcys Demonstrates Reduced Navigation Drift with USBL-Aided AUV Trials

Forcys outlines how Sonardyne positioning technology improves the navigational accuracy of L3Harris autonomous underwater vehicles, ensuring reliable performance and reduced error margins during critical underwater maritime operations

Apr 22, 2026
Forcys Enhances Underwater ROV Operations with Advanced Automation Software

Forcys has integrated an EIVA software package with VideoRay Defender ROVs to simplify micro ROV operations for expeditionary forces, enhancing situational awareness in challenging underwater environments while reducing piloting requirements

Apr 02, 2026
Forcys Supports Integration of Advanced Optical Payloads for Compact AUV Operations

This case study highlights how Forcys supported integration of 4K imaging and 3D laser systems into compact AUVs, enhancing detection, reacquisition, and mission performance

Mar 19, 2026
Forcys Secures Contract to Shield National Infrastructure with Sonar & IDS Technology

Global maritime defence firm deploys Forcys Sentinel Intruder Detection Systems to counter rising underwater threats against vital allied assets

Feb 19, 2026
High Resolution Optical Sensor Integration for AUV Mine Identification

Forcys discusses how Voyis’ high-resolution optical systems, incorporating 4K still imaging and laser scanning, were integrated onto an AUV for detailed subsea mine identification with real-time image processing

Feb 17, 2026
Forcys Consolidates Engineering Expertise through Merger with Chelsea Technologies & Wavefront Systems

Three industry leaders unite under a single brand to accelerate the delivery of integrated underwater sensing and autonomous defense solutions

Feb 09, 2026
Forcys Discusses Navigation & Sonar Integration on Surface-to-Subsea Maritime Platform

Forcys outlines its role in integrating Sonardyne’s SPRINT-Nav 300 and Wavefront Systems’ Vigilant FLS 1500 forward-looking sonar onto SubSea Craft’s VICTA surface-to-subsea maritime delivery platform to support navigation and ISR in congested and poorly charted environments

Jan 27, 2026
Forcys Supports Autonomous Mine Countermeasure Integration

Forcys and Eelume have collaborated to integrate advanced sonar and optical payloads with a manoeuvrable autonomous underwater vehicle, supporting defence mine counter-measure operations in complex littoral environments

Jan 08, 2026
Forcys Enters Partnership to Advance Australian Maritime Assurance Capabilities

Forcys and QinetiQ partner to develop deployable underwater ranges and test systems to strengthen Australia’s maritime assurance and support Defence in evaluating complex undersea technologies

Nov 27, 2025
Forcys Integrates ROTV for Advanced Autonomous Underwater Defense Operation

Combining EIVA’s ViperFish Remotely Operated Towed Vehicle (ROTV) with Sonardyne and Wavefront Systems technologies, Forcys advances autonomous subsea defense operations, improving precision and threat detection

Oct 13, 2025
Forcys Delivers Mobile Sentinel IDS® Expeditionary Trailers for Maritime Defense

Forcys has successfully delivered its mobile Sentinel IDS® Expeditionary Trailers, equipped with advanced underwater detection sonar, to a long-standing defense customer, reinforcing its reputation for providing flexible, mission-tailored maritime security solutions

Sep 22, 2025
Exploring the Future of Underwater Battlespace Connectivity

Discover how Forcys enables secure underwater communications and adaptive networks, empowering navies to maintain control and decision superiority in contested waters

Sep 16, 2025
Forcys Highlights Advancements in Underwater Autonomy with the Solstice MAS

Forcys is showcasing Wavefront Systems’ Solstice Multi Aperture Sonar, a technology advancing underwater autonomy with enhanced imaging, operational flexibility, and safety

Aug 20, 2025
Forcys: Advancing Seabed Warfare with Integrated Payloads, Detection Tools & Secure Communications

Forcys outlines strategies for countering underwater threats, combining sensor payloads, communications tools, and autonomous systems with defense and commercial applications

Apr 17, 2025
Forcys Partners to Deliver Remote Autonomous Mine Countermeasures

Forcys collaborates with Sonardyne and VideoRay to deliver an innovative solution for autonomous mine countermeasures, significantly improving operational efficiency and minimizing risks to personnel in hazardous environments

Mar 27, 2025
Equipping Your Underwater Range for Mission Success

Forcys delves into the specialized tools required to deploy, track, and recover submerged equipment with precision for underwater ranges aimed at naval operational support

Feb 24, 2025
Leveraging Multi-Aperture Sonar for Maritime MCM

Forcys highlights how Multi-Aperture Sonar enhances maritime mine countermeasures (MCM), improving detection accuracy while reducing power consumption and false alarms across operations

Jan 30, 2025
Advanced Sonar Technology Protects Naval Assets

The Sentinel Intruder Detection Sonar transforms maritime security by tracking divers, underwater vehicles, and potential state-sponsored underwater infiltration attempts

Nov 29, 2024
Forcys & Cubedin Partner to Deliver Rapid-Deployment MCM Solutions

Forcys and Cubedin have teamed up to provide rapidly deployable modular solutions for mine countermeasures (MCM), rapid environmental assessment (REA), and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations

Nov 12, 2024
Collaboration Formed for Maritime Defense Solutions

Forcys is set to combine its advanced underwater vehicle systems and sensor payloads with DRASS’ capability to meet the evolving needs of navies, revolutionising underwater operations

Oct 15, 2024
Forcys Sees Record Sales of Intruder Detection Sonar

There has been a surge in sales for the Sentinel Intruder Detection Sonar (IDS), which detects, tracks, and classifies divers and uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs)

Sep 20, 2024
Triton AUSV to Receive Next-Gen Payloads

Ocean Aero has selected Forcys to provide advanced sonar and navigation systems, including Sonardyne’s SPRINT-Nav Mini and Wavefront Systems’ Solstice MAS, for the Triton AUSV

Aug 29, 2024
Partnership to Advance Modular Capabilities in Maritime Operations

Forcys will explore the integration of its solutions into the Cube Modular Mission Capability system by SH Defence, capable of turning many platforms into a future-proof multi-mission capability

May 23, 2024
Forcys: Enabling Future Amphibious Operations

Forcys discusses the challenges that come with amphibious warfare in the present day, outlining how its acoustic array technology could maintain situational awareness in future

Jan 16, 2024
Forcys Expansion to Advance Underwater Solutions

Forcys seeks to transform a range of maritime operations including asset protection, littoral strike, mine warfare, submarine rescue, and submarine and anti-submarine warfare

Jan 10, 2024
Defense Partnerships Demonstration Event

Make UK Defence, who support the UK’s defense manufacturers and the defense supply chain, brought many of those companies together for a demonstration and presentation event

Nov 13, 2023
MoD Contract Awarded for Royal Navy Containerised ROTV

EIVA will deliver a containerised remotely operated towed vehicle (ROTV) solution to be integrated into the Royal Navy’s seabed warfare system

Sep 21, 2023
Forcys Australia’s New Sydney Office

Forcys brings together leading technologies, offering a comprehensive naval and subsea capability to the Australian defense market

Jul 06, 2023

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