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Euronaval
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EURONAVAL
2012: Rafael will display for the first time a new generation of its
PROTECTOR® USV
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Rafael
Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. designer, developer, manufacturer and
supplier of a wide range of high-tech defense systems for air, land,
sea and space applications will display for the first time its new generation
"PROTECTOR" – Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) at Euronaval
2012.
The potential use of the PROTECTOR includes Maritime Security, Force
Protection, and Naval Dominance.
The new generation 11m "PROTECTOR" is part of Rafael's USV
Family, which includes the shorter 9m vessels.
The "PROTECTOR", is already in operational use for a variety
of missions including maritime security and protection of critical infrastructure,
by the Israeli Navy, a civilian customer and other naval forces around
the world.
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The new PROTECTOR®USV
11m
(Picture: Rafael)
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The
new "PROTECTOR" version has a twin-engine USV, providing greater
endurance, higher speed, and complete redundancy in navigation and sailing
functions.
A remotely-operated Water Cannon system has been added to the PROTECTOR
in addition to the existing Mini-Typhoon stabilized gun mount. The Water
Cannon provides non-lethal engagement as well as fire fighting capabilities.
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"PROTECTOR"
is already in use by the Israeli Navy and other naval forces around
the world
(Picture: Rafael)
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Giora
Katz, Corporate VP and General Manager of Land and Naval Sector at Rafael
noted that the new 11m Protector USV, along with Rafael's other Protector
USV's of shorter lengths is a force multiplier that enhances the capabilities
of navies and coast guards around the world to deal with the growing
global threats against maritime assets, such as oil and gas rigs, power
plants, ships and ports. "We believe that the USV market is growing
substantially and that Protector, with its already combat proven capabilities
will be a major player in this market", added Katz.
Visit Rafael at Euronaval on booth H77-79 |
