WASS Submarine Systems is a leader in the design and development of advanced underwater defense systems. With a team of over 450 highly qualified professionals and a history spanning more than 150 years, the company is synonymous with excellence, innovation and cutting-edge technologies in the underwater sector.
Having become part of Fincantieri in 2025, WASS Submarine Systems’ mission is to expand the Group’s capabilities in relation to highly complex underwater devices, ensuring the implementation of the underwater strategy for the upcoming industrial cycle.
Underwater Defense Systems: comprehensive solutions featuring acoustic and detection technologies.
Design and production of:
- Heavyweight and lightweight torpedoes Countermeasures: anti-torpedo defense systems designed to protect underwater and surface vessels
- Sonar: innovative sonar systems for military and civilian applications
- Launchers: launching systems for torpedoes and countermeasures for ships and submarines
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AND TECHNOLOGY
WASS Submarine Systems’ innovations in the field of underwater acoustic technologies are able to meet technical and technological requirements in both military and civilian sectors.
The systems developed by WASS Submarine Systems represent technological excellence in the field of underwater defense. From the design of heavyweight and lightweight torpedoes to advanced sonar and mobile countermeasures, each product is the result of a perfect balance between engineering innovation, next-generation materials and cutting-edge technologies. Solutions such as the Black Shark, MU90 and Black Scorpion stand out for their high technological complexity, operational flexibility, and reliability, meeting the needs of the world’s most advanced Navies. Thanks to an integrated approach and ongoing research, WASS ensures superior performance and solutions capable of operating even in the most challenging underwater scenarios.