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Naval defence journal El Snorkel recently published an analysis outlining how Argentina could restore credible submarine capability in the South Atlantic, drawing on Falklands War lessons to highlight the decisive role of underwater power. Authored by Italian Navy Admiral (R) Liborio Palombella, the article emphasises how Argentina’s shallow coastal waters and vast continental shelf favour...
Last week, Marco Bellomo, Technical Director at Drass, presented the SAVER System at the annual American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Special Committee on Underwater Systems and Vehicles in Houston. A leading forum of senior industry experts, government representatives, and private organizations, the ABS Underwater Committee provides a platform to review the latest standards and innovations...
In the first phase of an ambitious plan to enhance the underwater capabilities of the Indonesian Navy, Drass, a global leader in advanced underwater defence systems and submarine technologies, has successfully delivered two Swimmer Delivery Vehicles (SDVs) to the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia. This delivery represents a significant milestone in DRASS’...
After an intensive week of hands-on dealer training, Charles-Indy Cadieux and his team at INDYAIR are now fully certified as Canada’s authorized D-ONE dealer and maintenance centre. A very big welcome! Strong advocates of safety-driven innovation and culture, INDYAIR are perfectly positioned to support divers nationwide while introducing D-ONE's unmatched ergonomics, performance, and personal diver...
Modern Dive Solutions LLC in partnership with FCDI hosted a D-ONE Wet Trials Day for professional divers and trainees! Enthusiasm was high, and the post-dive feedback spoke for itself: 🛡️ "Superb visual inc peripheral." 🛡️ "Smoothest breathing." 🛡️ "Not a drop of flooding." 🛡️ "Unrestricted neck movement." 🛡️ "Clearest comms." 🛡️ "Hands-down helmet of choice...
As part of our ongoing collaboration with our client, and vessel owner, Jana Marine Services, DRASS recently hosted a series of key project meetings to review progress on JANA Marine Services flagship Saturation Diving Support Vessel (SAT DSV) - JANA 201. Joined by strategic partners Guangzhou Salvage [shipyard], LULU MARINE SOLUTIONS [consultant], and DeepOcean [diving...
Today on Global Movie Day, we celebrate one incredible year since the world premiere of Last Breath (2025) — a gripping true-life subsea thriller brought to the silver screen by a star-studded cast. At the heart of this underwater production was the D-ONE commercial diving helmet from DRASS, unanimously selected and praised by actors, directors,...
DISSUB Ventilation | A PARADIGM SHIFT: Imagine standing at the top of a skyscraper trying to drink from a carton of juice, that’s way down below at ground level, through an extremely long straw… The longer the straw, the harder it is to move anything through it... And that’s the limitation of traditional submarine ventilation...
DRASS Group wrapped up a successful showing at Navy Tech 2026 in Gothenburg (3–5 February), connecting with naval delegations, industry leaders, and international partners across three days of technical discussions, demonstrations, and collaboration. Day 1 kicked off with strong engagement at the DRASS stand, where visitors explored our underwater systems, compact submarines, and advanced subsea...
This week, DRASS participated in the Submarine Escape & Rescue Working Group (SMERWG) as part of the Italian Navy Delegation, represented by Davide D'Alessio, Program Manager and former Italian Navy submariner. Hosted by the Royal Navy, the event served as an important forum for the exchange of technical perspectives and strengthening of collective efforts to...
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DRASS Group wrapped up a successful showing at Navy Tech 2026 in Gothenburg (3–5 February), connecting with naval delegations, industry leaders, and international partners across three days of technical discussions, demonstrations, and collaboration. Day 1 kicked off with strong engagement at the DRASS stand, where visitors explored our underwater systems, compact submarines, and advanced subsea...
This week, DRASS participated in the Submarine Escape & Rescue Working Group (SMERWG) as part of the Italian Navy Delegation, represented by Davide D'Alessio, Program Manager and former Italian Navy submariner. Hosted by the Royal Navy, the event served as an important forum for the exchange of technical perspectives and strengthening of collective efforts to...
This year’s the Livorno Don Bosco-Drass Basketball Sports Scholarships ceremony took place at Livorno City Hall. Luca Banchi, head coach of the Italian National Basketball Team —who began his coaching career in the Don Bosco red-and-blue jersey—awarded the Drass sports bags plus Drass scholarships to six outstanding achievers in study and sport—a hugely memorable moment...
Last week on May 20th, DRASS Technical Manager Marco Bellomo, joined leading experts as part of the DIVEPACK Industry Workshop at the European Defence Agency (EDA) in Brussels. DIVEPACK (Deployable Modular Underwater Intervention Capability), under the PESCO initiative, is set to deliver a modular, high-readiness system for underwater missions in both maritime and inland environments,...
Driving next-generation naval innovation, DRASS showcased its suite of crafts and technologies optimized for operational dominance below the surface and securing maritime infrastructure in increasingly contested domains. As we wrap up another successful Combined Naval Event in the UK, we would like to thank everyone who stopped by our stand—we look forward to continuing the...
In Livorno on October 22, 2024, at the suggestive sea-view Palazzo Pancaldi, DRASS hosted its first Techport event. Characterized by a practical and in-depth approach, this specialized event explored the methodology technology and solutions for monitoring critical infrastructures subsea with key topics including Underwater Situation Awareness and Underwater Drone Swarming. Bringing together leading experts and...
This week, from June 17-21, DRASS is participating at the NATO SMERWG (Submarine Escape & Rescue Working Group) 2024 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Showcasing DRASS' new generation subsea technology during a week of technical panels and exhibitions are Defence System Design Coordinator, Davide D'Alessio, and Commercial Manager, Enrico Pitzalis. DRASS S.A.V.E.R. system, consisting of deployable assets...
Sharing photos following another fantastic event in Farnborough that provided an invaluable opportunity to engage with our clients and Navy delegations. Drass' timely conference symposium held in the Submarine Technology Theatre, entitled: S.A.V.E.R. – New Rescue Systems for New Challenges in the Underwater Domain, focused on the versatility of Drass rescue and intervention assets, and...
DRASS is glad to share some pictures from Navy Technology Exhibition held in Tallinn - Estonia, 30th January to 1st February 2024. DRASS once again thanks all those who stopped by for a visit and discussion about DRASS cutting-edge technology and solutions.
DRASS promotes local children's charity event The "Derby delle Stelle(tte)" charity event, organized by the Italian Naval Academy, took place on 3 March 2023 at Modigliani Sports Stadium in Livorno. This friendly match between local basketball teams "Libertas Livorno 1947" and "Pielle Livorno”, saw teams go head-to-head until the final score in a tournament dedicated...