DATUM LÜFER Reconnaissance & Attack UUV Showcased in Turkish Naval Exercise

Turkish naval special forces used DATUM's LÜFER fiber-optic-guided underwater vehicle during the TURNAs-2026 maritime exercise off Antalya between October 19 and 27. Commandos launched the compact craft from an inflatable boat to conduct remote reconnaissance before other drones struck identified shore targets in a combined scenario. LÜFER is about 1.2 meters long, weighs 13 kilograms without an explosive payload and carries a cable spool of up to 15 kilometers for control and video transmission; an optional explosive configuration is also advertised. The exercise demonstrated reconnaissance use, not a confirmed underwater attack or mass production order.