Drass (company)
Drass, or DRASS,[1] is an Italian submarine and swimmer delivery vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Livorno. They also have a line of hyperbaric chambers for diver decompression.[2] They are best known for their range of shallow water attack submarines.[3]
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| Industry | Defense |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1927 |
| Founder | Roberto Galeazzi |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Sergio Cappelletti |
Number of employees | 200 |
| Website | https://www.drass.tech/ |
History
Drass was founded in 1927 and set the world record for deep diving immersion with an atmospheric diving suit in 1937.[4] Drass has built vessels for both the Italian military and the export market.[5]
After the collapse of Cos.Mo.S in the early 2000s Drass took over many of its product lines.[2]
See also
References
- Pape, Alex. "UDT 2019: DRASS Defence presents compact affordable submarine options". www.janes.com. Janes. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- Sutton, H I. "DRASS". www.hisutton.com. Covert Shores. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- Sutton, H I. "Qatar To Acquire Submarines In New Twist In Gulf States' Big Naval Expansion". www.forbes.com. Forbes. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- "FROM TRADITION TO TECHNOLOGY". www.drass.tech. Drass. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- Valpolini, Paolo. "Midget submarines made in Italy, tailored to the Gulf needs". www.edrmagazine.eu. European Defense Review. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
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