Tactical delivery vehicles designed to enable covert insertion and extraction of maritime special operations forces and mission equipment

Safe, reliable diver delivery 

JFD’s tactical delivery vehicles exist to facilitate the insertion and extraction of special operations forces and equipment. The vehicles are surface or subsurface crafts, each optimised for a particular deployment method or mission profile. They also support operations in the maritime littoral space, including specialist maritime operations, mine countermeasures, counter terrorism, counter narcotics, counter piracy and maritime protection operations. 

Tactical delivery vehicle portfolio

JFD offers a range of advanced tactical delivery vehicles developed to support maritime projection and covert access to sensitive or denied areas. Vehicles can operate undetected in deep and shallow waters, including submerged and semi submerged operations, with mission flexibility to match changing requirements. 

Key features 

  • Vehicles optimised for specific deployment methods and mission profiles
  • Options to support independent operations or operations supported by a range of platforms
  • Modular mission payloads to meet changing mission requirements 

Carrier seal

Carrier Seal is an eight-person tactical delivery vehicle designed for the covert insertion and extraction of combat diver units. It operates in three modes, surface, semi submerged and submerged, allowing rapid transit with a discreet final approach.

Key specifications and capability highlights

  • Crew and capacity: two crew plus six divers
  • Surface performance: up to 30 knots maximum speed
  • Subsurface performance: up to 5 knots maximum speed
  • Range: 150 nautical miles on the surface and 30 nautical miles subsurface, with options for additional fuel and batteries
  • Max depth: 30 metres
  • Mission payloads: can accommodate systems such as communications equipment, ROVs and AUVs 

Integration, navigation and training support

Operational effectiveness depends on more than the vehicle alone. Carrier Seal integrates onboard sensors and navigation systems to support safe transit and accurate positioning day and night, above or below the surface, across a range of speeds and conditions. JFD also supports capability adoption with training delivered by personnel with special operations experience.

Support options

  • Training courses including Basic Operator, Advanced Operator, Instructor, Supervisor and Technician
  • Vehicle and equipment configuration support aligned to mission equipment and endurance needs
  • Alignment with wider tactical diving capability, including life support system

Aligned to the rapidly evolving needs of the underwater battlespace

Talk to our team

If you are planning a tactical delivery vehicle capability, we can help you select the right platform configuration, payload options and training approach for your mission profile.