Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
At DSEI UK 2025, Leidos unveiled its Sea Dagger, a next-generation Commando Insertion Craft (CIC) concept developed for the Royal Navy. Naval News spoke to Adam Clarke, senior vice president and chief executive at Leidos UK & Europe, to find out more about Sea Dagger.
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Developed under the UK Commando Force (UKCF) programme, the initiative's goal is to deliver 24 medium surface insertion craft capable of deploying Commando Strike teams, light tactical mobility platforms, offboard systems, and medium combat loads from long range, enabled by training and in-service support.
Capable of exceeding 40 knots, Sea Dagger is the result of a collaborative development effort between Leidos Naval Architects and military subject matter experts, the Royal Navy, and UKCF. The design builds on more than 30 years of fast-craft expertise and incorporates Leidos technology, including Trusted Mission AI, autonomous systems and integrated weaponry. Operational resilience is central to the concept, with a focus on readiness, availability, maintainability and repairability. The platform is designed to continue delivering its mission under stress, disruption or attack for an enduring presence in contested environments.
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At DSEI UK 2025, Leidos unveiled its Sea Dagger, a next-generation Commando Insertion Craft (CIC) concept developed for the Royal Navy. Naval News spoke to Adam Clarke, senior vice president and chief executive at Leidos UK & Europe, to find out more about Sea Dagger.
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Developed under the UK Commando Force (UKCF) programme, the initiative's goal is to deliver 24 medium surface insertion craft capable of deploying Commando Strike teams, light tactical mobility platforms, offboard systems, and medium combat loads from long range, enabled by training and in-service support.
Capable of exceeding 40 knots, Sea Dagger is the result of a collaborative development effort between Leidos Naval Architects and military subject matter experts, the Royal Navy, and UKCF. The design builds on more than 30 years of fast-craft expertise and incorporates Leidos technology, including Trusted Mission AI, autonomous systems and integrated weaponry. Operational resilience is central to the concept, with a focus on readiness, availability, maintainability and repairability. The platform is designed to continue delivering its mission under stress, disruption or attack for an enduring presence in contested environments.
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