Initial Operational Capability for New Dry Combat Submersible

The Dry Combat Submersible (DCS) uses lock-in/lock-out technology enabling special forces operators to get in and out of the vehicle while entirely submerged and undetected By Joseph Macey / 31 Jul 2023

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Initial Operational Capability for Lockheed Martin's New Dry Combat Submersible
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Lockheed Martin’s Dry Combat Submersible (DCS) has achieved Initial Operational Capability with the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

The DCS is designed to transport a special operations team to their destination and enables personnel to arrive discreetly to their desired exit point.

With this capability, Special Operations Forces traveling extended distances below the surface of the ocean will be safe to do so without a wetsuit and without exposure to the elements. Due to the DCS’s lock-in/lock-out technology, special operators can get in and out of the vehicle while entirely submerged and undetected.

“The Dry Combat Submersible has the potential to transform undersea warfare for special operators,” said Gregg Bauer, C6ISR Vice President and General Manager at Lockheed Martin. “DCS provides safe, clandestine delivery for occupants over long distances in a completely dry environment and features a lock-in and lock-out chamber. Occupants arrive at the mission warm, rested, hydrated and ready, making this vessel a key advantage in mission success.”

Sustainment operations will include lifecycle support, post-delivery logistics support, pilot and special operator training, and training equipment to ensure the safe and effective operation of the new capability in future special forces efforts.

According to Lockheed Martin, this milestone represents a transformational capability for USSOCOM forces in Maritime and Undersea Systems.

“The Lockheed Martin team is proud of the work that has gone into the development and delivery of DCS and supporting USSOCOM to this IOC milestone,” added Jason Crawford, Senior Program Manager for Manned Combat Submersibles. “We look forward to delivering the third DCS and supporting DCS into Full Operating Capacity, filling a critical gap for USSOCOM.”

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