OpsCon - Future Combat Surface Systems (FCSS)
The unmanned companion for corvettes
VARIANT A
DEEPDOCK FCSS - S (Small - 55m)
DEEPDOCK FCSS-S is a 55-meter unmanned surface combatant designed as a networked companion to corvette task groups, extending presence, sensors, and effectors while keeping manned units at standoff. The preliminary design follows a low-signature mono-hull with high automation, reduced topside clutter, and hardened C2/communications for contested EMS. FCSS is conceived for cooperative employment with manned units and scalable autonomy, enabling distributed operations and swarm-enabled tactics where required.
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The 55 m configuration integrates 2 ISO mission containers for containerized payloads (ISR, EW, loitering munition control, decoy launchers, or strike modules). For close-in air defence against small UAS and one-way attack drones, the baseline fit provides 4 lightweight anti-drone mounts combining rapid-fire cannon (programmable airburst) and/or directed-energy (HEL in the ~50–150 kW class) with electro-optical tracking and RF defeat options. A forward medium-caliber naval gun (OPV-style) supports surface threat engagement and warning/constabulary fires. One reinforced deck manhole / mission hatch supports below-deck launch/recovery of expendables (UAS/loitering munitions), deployable sensors, or modular offensive/defensive payload insertion without reconfiguring the superstructure.
VARIANT B
DEEPDOCK FCSS - L
(Large - 78m)
DEEPDOCK FCSS-L scales the concept to a 78-meter unmanned combatant optimized for higher endurance, greater payload volume, and enhanced multi-mission flexibility as a corvette adjunct. The platform is intended to integrate into a common task-group C2 framework, supporting distributed maritime operations, cooperative targeting, and rapid “innovation-to-operations” payload cycles via modularity and automation.
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The 78 m configuration adds a helideck for VTOL UAS operations and recovery, and 3 ISO mission containers for containerized effects (EW/ESM packages, comms relay, decoys, strike support, or specialized mission kits). For counter-UAS defence, the design carries 4 lightweight anti-drone stations with a mix of rapid-fire kinetic and directed-energy/RF defeat layers, tied to EO/IR, surface search radar, and fire-control-grade tracking. A forward medium-caliber gun provides surface engagement and force protection. Two reinforced deck manholes / mission hatches enable flexible below-deck payload handling: e.g., vertical launch of small UAS/loitering munitions, deployable towed/variable-depth sensors, or insertion of container-fed offensive/defensive modules—supporting fast re-role without shipyard-level changes.
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