The verified answer
As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies SubSea Craft: 2 models. 1 source back the record.
CategoryMaritime
Overview
SubSea Craft is a UK-based advanced maritime technology company developing the DAVE (Delivered Aligned Versatile Engager) underwater vehicle for special forces and commando operations. The craft can travel 250 miles on the surface before diving, and the company is a trusted partner to the UK Ministry of Defence, having joined the UK's Naval Design Partnership. CEO Camilla Martin was appointed in January 2024.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Key facts
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Data & sources
News coverage
1
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Models (2)
View all models →Current platform
MARS
SubSea Craft manufactures the MARS (Maritime Autonomous Reconnaissance System), an unmanned surface vessel designed for defense maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. MARS supports remotely operated and autonomous waypoint-navigation modes for persistent maritime domain awareness. It is part of SubSea Craft's family of unmanned maritime systems alongside the VICTA and CADDIS platforms.
Current platform
VICTA
SubSea Craft is a UK defense maritime company. The VICTA (Vehicle for Insertion and Covert Tactical Approach) is a hybrid surface and submersible diver delivery unit capable of transporting combat swimmers on the surface or submerged to an insertion point. It is designed for naval special operations forces conducting covert maritime infiltration missions.
SubSea Craft on the deployment map
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Current leadership (1)
- Camilla Martin CEOreported, not verified
Safety record
No incidents on record for SubSea Craft.
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Recent coverage
SubSea Craft in third-party press
Peer companies
- Anduril Industries7 models
- Saildrone4 models
- Saronic Technologies4 models
- BAE Systems3 models
- Blueye Robotics3 models
- Cellula Robotics3 models
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- aggregator_estimate
- Lifecycle stage
- early
- Counterparty risk class
- unknown
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Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJun 27, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Sources (1)
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-05
Verification posture
Verified
Medium confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-08-05
Sources by quality tier
- 1
- secondary-established-publication
- Established publication
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for SubSea Craft.Peer companies
- Anduril Industries7 models
- Saildrone4 models
- Saronic Technologies4 models
- BAE Systems3 models
- Blueye Robotics3 models
- Cellula Robotics3 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning SubSea Craft from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
SubSea Craft Makes 40% Investment in LORILLION
SubSea Craft has completed an investment for a 40% equity interest in LORILLION to strengthen the UK's sovereign capability to design, industrialize and manufacture specialist…
Greenroom Robotics appoints senior executives - Australian Defence Magazine
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SubSea Craft selects Virginia Beach for US expansion - WorkBoat
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SubSea Craft Advances MARS USV as Production Begins - navalnews.com
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Submarine for Sabotage: Britain Develops Unique Platform for Special Forces - Мілітарний
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SubSea Craft – British innovation for maritime special forces - Navy Lookout
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SubSea Craft, Greenroom Robotics Strengthen AUKUS Technology Ecosystem - Seapower Magazine
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SubSea Craft and Greenroom Robotics team up to strengthen AUKUS maritime innovation - defenceconnect.com.au
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SubSea Craft and Greenroom Robotics sign AUKUS agreement - Australian Defence Magazine
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Industry Working to Build Trust in Uncrewed Maritime Tech - National Defense Magazine
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Unmanned Craft News Roundup | May 9 – Naval developments in Europe and Asia plus Norwegian ROV orders - Baird Maritime
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SubSea Craft Unveils ‘MARS’ USV Capability - navalnews.com
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Machine-readable surfaces
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- Revision history: /companies/subsea-craft/history
- Data documentation: /data
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Peer companies
- Anduril Industries7 models
- Saildrone4 models
- Saronic Technologies4 models
- BAE Systems3 models
- Blueye Robotics3 models
- Cellula Robotics3 models
Video
At MADEX 2023 in Busan, South Korea, British company SubSea Craft is showcasing its VICTA diver delivery unit (DDU). ===================== VICTA combines the characteristics of a fast surface craft with those of a subm
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A short animated 3D video of a submersible ROV with a robot arm working underwater. Modelled and animated with Cinema 4D and After Effects.
Reality vs attention
SubSea Craft draws attention at the 83rd percentile but verifies reality at the insufficient-data level among underwater robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Meaningful press and media coverage across the period. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
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Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Aug 18, 2026