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Ukrainian Unveils "Seawolf" Naval Drone for Asymmetric Warfare at DEFEA 2025

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Ukrainian Unveils "Seawolf" Naval Drone for Asymmetric Warfare at DEFEA 2025
Surface drone Seawolf at the DEFEA 2025, Poland, May 7, 2025. (Source: Militarnyi)

Ukraine has officially presented its cutting-edge multi-purpose surface drone, “Seawolf”, at the DEFEA 2025 defense exhibition in Athens, Greece, showcasing the country’s growing expertise in naval drone warfare, Army Recognition reported on May 8.

Developed by Ukrainian company Nordex, Seawolf is a modular maritime platform designed for a wide range of missions, from surveillance and electronic warfare to combat and logistics. The drone integrates real-world lessons from Ukraine’s war at sea, delivering proven reliability and operational effectiveness.

The base model features a 7.5-meter hull, powered by a 270-hp diesel engine with a range exceeding 1,600 km. It carries up to 1,650 kg of payload, including 450 kg of combat load, and is built around a core platform with fixed components like propulsion, comms, and optics.

Its modular upper deck allows for quick reconfiguration, enabling it to carry a wide array of weapons or mission-specific tools. Variants include air defense boats; the Seawolf MG cover boat; the Seawolf MGR cover boat with integrated radar; the Seawolf EW electronic warfare boat; the Seawolf M configured as a mine carrier; and the Seawolf D configured to carry aerial drones.

Nordex also introduced the Seawolf Extended Platform, a larger, 9.5-meter version with a 4,000 kg payload and a 1,500 km range. The extended model is designed for border protection and complex tactical operations, and may be equipped with AIM-9 air defense missiles; a 12.7mm machine gun turret; launchers for FPV drones or precision munitions

As Ukraine continues to innovate on the front lines, Seawolf reflects the country’s strategic shift toward highly adaptable, tech-driven naval solutions.

Earlier, US defense firm AeroVironment has introduced the “Red Dragon”, a next-generation loitering munition designed to autonomously locate and strike targets without relying on GPS or direct operator input. Company representatives told The War Zone that the Red Dragon has already been used in active combat by at least one undisclosed client, signaling its readiness for real-world operations.

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