ARCIMS
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Overview
Modular naval USV host platform for mine countermeasures, ASW, surveillance, force protection, and other mission modules, operating autonomously, remotely, or in manned mode.
ARCIMS is a military uncrewed surface vessel platform from TKMS ATLAS ELEKTRONIK, associated with ATLAS UK and German naval electronics heritage. It functions as a modular host vessel for mine countermeasures, mine hunting, minesweeping, anti-submarine warfare, surveillance, force protection, diver support, and hydrographic or meteorological payloads. The platform can operate autonomously, remotely, or with optional manning, and TKMS states it is in service with multiple navies including the Royal Navy. Published specifications captured here include 11.2 m length, 3.4 m beam, 0.6 m draft, 6,500 kg light-ship mass, up to 4,000 kg payload capacity, twin-engine water-jet propulsion, top speed over 40 knots, and 6-15 knots typical towing speed. Its modular payload architecture and standardized deck interface make it a mission-system host rather than a single-purpose boat.
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TKMS ATLAS describes ARCIMS as a versatile USV designed for autonomous or remote-controlled missions and accredited to Lloyds Level 3 for Uncrewed Systems. The 2025 ARCIMS brochure lists an 11.2 m length, 3.4 m beam, 0.6 m draft, 6,500 kg light-ship mass, payload capacity up to 4,000 kg, twin-engine water-jet propulsion, and speed over 40 knots.
