WASS Submarine Systems

WASS Submarine Systems is a leader in the design and development of advanced underwater defense systems. With a team of over 450 highly skilled professionals and a history spanning more than 150 years, the company is synonymous with excellence, innovation, and cutting-edge technologies in the underwater sector.

Mission

Having become part of Fincantieri in 2025, WASS Submarine Systems’ mission is to expand the Group’s capabilities in high-complexity underwater devices, ensuring the implementation of the underwater strategy for the next industrial cycle.

Areas of competence

Underwater Defense Systems: complete solutions with acoustic and detection technologies.

Design and implementation of:

  • Heavyweight and lightweight torpedoes
  • Countermeasures: anti-torpedo defense systems for underwater and surface vessels
  • Sonar: innovative sonar systems for military and civil applications.
  • Launchers: launch systems for torpedoes and countermeasures for ships and submarines

Innovation and Technologies

WASS Submarine Systems' innovations in the sector of underwater acoustic technologies are able to respond to technical and technological needs in both the military and civil fields.

Products

The systems developed by WASS Submarine Systems represent technological excellence in the field of underwater defense. From the design of heavy and lightweight torpedoes to advanced sonar systems and mobile countermeasures, each product reflects a perfect balance of engineering innovation, state-of-the-art 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 in even the most challenging underwater scenarios.

Locations

Headquarter
Via di Levante, 48
57124 Livorno (LI)
Italia
T.+39 0586 840111

Local Unit
Via Monterusciello, 75
80078 Pozzuoli (NA)
Italia
T.+39 081 5252262
F.+39 081 8541914

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