Forcys is advancing subsea defense capability through the integration of EIVA’s ViperFish Remotely Operated Towed Vehicle (ROTV), combined with advanced sonar, positioning, and survey technologies from Sonardyne and Wavefront Systems.
This collaboration demonstrates how interoperable underwater systems can enhance maritime situational awareness and operational effectiveness across a wide range of defense applications.
Developed by EIVA, ViperFish is an all-in-one ROTV engineered for autonomous, high-resolution seabed imaging and geophysical survey tasks. When integrated with Forcys’ suite of technologies, the vehicle supports autonomous operations that improve data precision, mission safety, and overall efficiency. The platform can also be deployed in conjunction with Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), enabling extended reach and adaptability within complex underwater environments.
By pairing ViperFish with EIVA’s NaviSuite survey software, Sonardyne’s subsea positioning systems, and Wavefront Systems’ sonar technologies, Forcys delivers a cohesive solution designed for mine countermeasures, Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) detection, and rapid environmental assessment. The vehicle’s ability to automatically maintain a consistent altitude above the seabed ensures stable and accurate data collection during critical missions.
Antonio Belfiore, Senior Sales Manager at Forcys, stated, “Forcys leverages Covelya Group partnerships to deliver solutions that provide capabilities beyond the sum of their individual components. Additionally, the combined research and development expertise across our group of companies enables Forcys to rapidly adapt to emerging threats and evolving mission requirements. This knowhow was instrumental in the development of ViperFish. Designed to be the tool of choice for mine-hunting across the littoral and in riverine environments, ViperFish is also easy to use and provides your team actionable data in real-time.”
The system’s integration within mine warfare operations marks a shift in how threat detection and clearance activities are executed. Autonomous and semi-autonomous underwater vehicles can now navigate complex maritime zones with greater frequency and precision, providing defence operators with high-quality data that supports faster decision-making. The synergy between ViperFish and Forcys’ partner technologies enables coverage of extensive subsea areas with exceptional detail and reliability.
These combined capabilities represent a step forward in modern underwater defense, delivering the foundation for future maritime security systems. Through continued collaboration within the Covelya Group, Forcys ensures that autonomous technologies remain central to safeguarding naval assets and advancing undersea situational awareness.
