Inside Italian defence tech (2026)
Jul 17
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Villorba, ItalyVillorba, Italy
Products & Solutions
NERO series
Military and state-security diver propulsion vehicle line rated to 200 metres depth. NERO C, NERO 1 and NERO 2 pair wirelessly so multiple divers can coordinate during a mission, and two units can be combined into a dual-diver configuration using SUEX or Blueprint Subsea coupling frames. Sold exclusively to state security forces and armed forces rather than the commercial diving market.
Artemis SX
A navigation and sonar system developed with Blueprint Subsea for combat swimmers, usable as a diver-handheld unit or mounted on a SUEX diver propulsion vehicle. It combines forward-looking sonar, a Doppler Velocity Log, camera, dive light, GNSS and acoustic positioning and communication, with software for mission planning and post-dive review.
Artemis ELITE
A diver propulsion vehicle with the Artemis navigation system built in, combining forward-looking and side-scan sonar with a Doppler Velocity Log for underwater positioning. It adds Iridium satellite communication so divers and surface teams can exchange information in real time, and is aimed at special forces and search-and-rescue divers as well as commercial users.
About
SUEX (formally Suex Srl) is an Italian manufacturer of diver propulsion vehicles, founded in 2000 and based in Villorba, in the Veneto region. The company built its name on scooters for technical and recreational diving, and later developed a separate line of underwater vehicles and navigation systems for military and state-security users, marketed through a dedicated defence site. In January 2025, SUEX and navigation systems maker Blueprint Subsea were brought under common ownership through the newly formed Aion Group, reflecting how much of their defence work is now done jointly.
Offices
Villorba, ItalyCustomers & Partners
U.S. Naval Special Warfare CommandBlueprint SubseaBlueZone Group
Timeline
2025-01
SUEX and Blueprint Subsea brought under common ownership through the newly formed Aion Group, reflecting their joint defence projects.
2024-08
U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command issued a solicitation for SUEX NERO diver propulsion devices.
2020-11
BlueZone Group named distribution and support partner for SUEX and Blueprint Subsea diver propulsion vehicles in Australia and New Zealand.
2000
Founded in Villorba, Italy, building diver propulsion vehicles for technical and recreational diving.
Open Positions (0)
No positions available
SUEX doesn't have any open positions at the moment.
Products & Solutions
NERO series
Military and state-security diver propulsion vehicle line rated to 200 metres depth. NERO C, NERO 1 and NERO 2 pair wirelessly so multiple divers can coordinate during a mission, and two units can be combined into a dual-diver configuration using SUEX or Blueprint Subsea coupling frames. Sold exclusively to state security forces and armed forces rather than the commercial diving market.
Artemis SX
A navigation and sonar system developed with Blueprint Subsea for combat swimmers, usable as a diver-handheld unit or mounted on a SUEX diver propulsion vehicle. It combines forward-looking sonar, a Doppler Velocity Log, camera, dive light, GNSS and acoustic positioning and communication, with software for mission planning and post-dive review.
Artemis ELITE
A diver propulsion vehicle with the Artemis navigation system built in, combining forward-looking and side-scan sonar with a Doppler Velocity Log for underwater positioning. It adds Iridium satellite communication so divers and surface teams can exchange information in real time, and is aimed at special forces and search-and-rescue divers as well as commercial users.
Open Positions (0)
No positions available
SUEX doesn't have any open positions at the moment.
About
SUEX (formally Suex Srl) is an Italian manufacturer of diver propulsion vehicles, founded in 2000 and based in Villorba, in the Veneto region. The company built its name on scooters for technical and recreational diving, and later developed a separate line of underwater vehicles and navigation systems for military and state-security users, marketed through a dedicated defence site. In January 2025, SUEX and navigation systems maker Blueprint Subsea were brought under common ownership through the newly formed Aion Group, reflecting how much of their defence work is now done jointly.
Offices
Villorba, ItalyCustomers & Partners
U.S. Naval Special Warfare CommandBlueprint SubseaBlueZone Group
Timeline
2025-01
SUEX and Blueprint Subsea brought under common ownership through the newly formed Aion Group, reflecting their joint defence projects.
2024-08
U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command issued a solicitation for SUEX NERO diver propulsion devices.
2020-11
BlueZone Group named distribution and support partner for SUEX and Blueprint Subsea diver propulsion vehicles in Australia and New Zealand.
2000
Founded in Villorba, Italy, building diver propulsion vehicles for technical and recreational diving.
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