A pioneering Danish defense company, SH Defence, is poised to transform naval operations with its innovative “Cube System,” a plug-and-play modular solution designed to convert standard vessels into multi-role combat or support ships within hours. This groundbreaking technology offers unprecedented flexibility and cost-efficiency for navies, coast guards, and search and rescue forces worldwide.
The Cube System is built around standardized mission modules, each shaped to fit the footprint of conventional shipping containers. These versatile modules can be swiftly loaded into a vessel’s dedicated mission bays or secured on deck, utilizing a built-in handling infrastructure. This “plug-and-play” capability allows naval forces to rapidly reconfigure a ship’s operational role based on immediate mission requirements, eliminating the need for costly and time-consuming structural modifications in port.
From transforming a transport vessel into a potent missile platform, a sophisticated command node, or even a drone mothership, the Cube System supports a vast array of capabilities across air, surface, and subsea domains. It enables ships to undertake diverse roles such as mine laying, minehunting, anti-submarine warfare, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and humanitarian assistance, all with the same core platform.
This modular approach directly addresses the evolving challenges of modern maritime warfare, where adaptability and rapid response are paramount. By allowing a single ship to serve in multiple capacities throughout its operational life, the Cube System presents a highly cost-effective alternative to maintaining large fleets of specialized vessels. This translates into faster deployment times in crises, as a platform’s function can be altered quickly to meet urgent needs.
Building on Denmark’s long-standing tradition of naval modularity, exemplified by its STANFLEX concept, the Cube System distinguishes itself with its “open-access” design. This means any shipbuilder, integrator, or equipment manufacturer can develop and integrate their systems within the standardized Cube framework, fostering widespread adoption and continuous innovation. SH Defence’s Cube System is set to redefine naval agility and preparedness for the complex maritime challenges of the future.