Naval Magazine Article

THE DGK SUBMARINE: A PARADIGM SHIFT IN UNDERWATER WARFARE

As modern naval operations increasingly unfold in littoral and grey-zone environments, traditional paradigms of conventional submarine defence are floundering.
The latest issue of Revista de Marina explores the DRASS DGK, a new class of submarine that answers that shift with:

1. Compact Dimensions: At just 219 tons & 34.5 meters, DGK thrives in shallow, contested waters.
2. Ultimate Stealth: Minimal acoustic signature & hydrodynamic shape ensure ultra-discretion.
3. Multi-Mission Adaptability: Capable of deploying torpedoes, mines, underwater drones, SDVs, LUUVs, & ROVs.
4. Advanced Energy: Lithium-ion batteries replace AIP, offering silent, extended submerged endurance.
5. Distributed Resilience: DGK‘s modular, swarm-capable design enables strategic ambiguity.
6. Extreme Maneuverability: Fully agile in narrow or shallow zones.
7. Force Multiplier Effect: Four DGK compact submarines equals the price of one conventional sub, quadrupling presence & tactical coverage.
8. High Operational Availability: Up to 310 mission days per year per unit, thanks to simplified maintenance for minimum downtime.

DGK isn’t just a submarine. It’s an operational philosophy grounded in:

• Distributed capacity over centralization✅
• Tactical ambiguity over predictability✅
• Saturation over singularity✅

In scenarios where stealth is strength and agility is survival, DGK compact submarine delivers.

Full article below. Must-read for naval professionals, strategists, and defence analysts.