Defence

Comprehensive naval engineering for ship design, repair, conversion, retrofit, upgrade, modernisation and life-extension initiatives. Hydrus applies an EPC framework to deliver solutions meeting rigorous defence standards while advancing national defence-industrial capabilities — including active participation in EU collaborative programmes.

• Naval Ship Design

  Concept, basic, detailed and production design across support ships, patrol units and corvettes.

• Modernisation & MLU

  System and integration design, reverse engineering and consultancy for life extension, combat system integration and platform modifications.

• EU Programme Participation

  Active in EU collaborative defence efforts — including the European Patrol Corvette (EPC) programme and European Defence Fund (EDF) projects.

• Active participant in the European Patrol Corvette programme alongside major European primes
• European Defence Fund (EDF) access for research and innovation
• System-of-systems approach enabling technology transfer and EU interoperability
• Flexible, energy-efficient and cyber-secured modular design platforms

• HS HERCULES — Stability Re-creation & Submarine Rescue System Integration

  Specialised naval engineering studies and retrofit support enhancing vessel survivability, operational readiness, and mission capabilities.

• HS-SOSS PERSEAS — Accommodation Expansion & Conversion Feasibility

  Comprehensive feasibility study to expand accommodation from 70 to 235 personnel and integrate small-craft launch/recovery systems on the Hellenic Navy support vessel (A377).

• MEKO MLU — Frigate Mid-Life Upgrade

  Mid-Life Upgrade modernisation programme extending the operational life of MEKO 200 frigates by 15–20 years.

• European Patrol Corvette (EPC)

  Collaborative European defence initiative to design and develop a modular, flexible, multi-purpose naval vessel.