Japan considers specialist submersibles and LRADs
The Seal Carrier from JFD in the UK could be of interest, and utility, to Japanese amphibious troops. (Photo: JFD)
Recent exhibitions in Japan saw companies offering specialist equipment such as tactical submersibles and long-range acoustic devices to the Japanese military.
Seaprex used the occasion of the Special Equipment Exhibition & Conference for Anti-Terrorism (SEECAT), held in Tokyo from 5-7 October, to exhibit JFD’s Carrier Seal tactical diving vehicle.
The Carrier Seal sails on the surface at 30kt and submerges at 4kt upon approaching its target. It can switch between surface, semi-submarine and submarine modes depending on the situation.
Powered by a 350hp diesel engine and lithium batteries, the Carrier Seal transports a commander, driver, six personnel and a maximum 1t payload.
The vessel has a steering information navigation and control system that integrates GPS, gyro compass, depth sounder, obstacle avoidance
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