Equipping a military diving unit rests on five pillars: the drysuit and thermal protection, isolation in contaminated environments (CBRN, polluted water), underwater propulsion for range, autonomous air filling on base or in operation, and the accessories and luggage suited to the field. The aim: a coherent, robust and compliant set, able to hold up in operational conditions.
Military units dive in demanding contexts — cold water, polluted environments, current, long missions. Here are the essential items and what to look for.
1. Drysuit and thermal protection
The drysuit isolates the diver from cold water and enables long missions. The choice of material, seals and undersuit is decisive. See our military drysuits and our drysuit selection guide.
2. Protection in contaminated environments
In polluted water or CBRN contexts, the equipment must fully isolate the diver: encapsulating suit, helmet or full-face mask, purified air. Everything is detailed in our guide to contaminated water diving.
3. Underwater propulsion (scooters / DPV)
To cover long distances, fight the current or conduct methodical searches, the underwater scooter multiplies the range. Discover our range of underwater scooters.
4. Autonomous air filling
A unit must be able to refill its cylinders on base or in operation: compressors, air purification, high-pressure storage. See our air filling solutions and our guide to choosing a compressor.
5. Accessories, clothing and luggage
Robust field equipment completes the set: military accessories, clothing and luggage designed for operational use.
FAQ — Military diving equipment
Which suit for a military diving unit?
A drysuit, chosen according to water temperature and mission duration, with suitable dry gloves, hood and thermal undersuit. Compressed neoprene provides more warmth, trilaminate more lightness.
How to dive in contaminated water safely?
With encapsulating equipment that fully isolates the diver (sealed drysuit, full-face mask or helmet, dry gloves) and breathing air purified at the source. Equipment decontamination follows each intervention.
Is an underwater scooter useful in military operations?
Yes: it extends the range, saves the diver’s air and energy, and lets you make headway against the current or cover an area quickly.
Can a unit be self-sufficient in air filling?
Yes, with a compressor (mobile or stationary), air purification and high-pressure storage sized for the unit’s cadence.
Building your unit’s equipment?
Suits, protection, propulsion, filling, accessories: our team helps you build a coherent set compliant with your missions. Request a personalised quote.