Vatn Systems unveils new AUV-torpedo product line and manufacturing facility

Vatn Systems — a defense technology company specializing in autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for the U.S. military, its allies and commercial clients — has launched its new S12 AUV-torpedo product line. The company also opened a new manufacturing facility in Rhode Island, which is capable of producing up to 2,000 vehicles annually.

AUV-torpedo product line

Vatn Systems’ new 12.75-inch diameter AUV can operate as both a torpedo and an AUV in modular configurations. The Skelmir S12 is designed for deployment from submarines, surface vessels, or aircraft, and can support a range of missions, including torpedo operations, sensor delivery and electronic warfare.

The Skelmir S12, in its AUV configuration, has completed its first exercise. The initial production run has been sold to government customers, with deliveries expected this year. The torpedo variant is scheduled for manufacturing and delivery in 2026.

A video of the AUV can be found here.

New manufacturing facility scales production

The company’s new manufacturing facility leverages patent-pending modular design and vertical integration techniques, enabling rapid production at a scale previously unseen in the underwater vehicle market.

Vatn recently partnered with Palantir to digitize its manufacturing process and provide AI-driven insights to accelerate the production of AUVs built in the new facility, which is expected to reach full production capability in July 2025.