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Elbit Systems’ Seagull USV Successfully Completes Torpedo Launch Trials.
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 The success of the first torpedo launch test is a major milestone, confirming the Unmanned Surface Vessel’s capability to incorporate weapons thatcountersubmarines,in addition to its unique submarine and mine detection capabilities. Picture: Elbit Systems |
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“The
success of this test demonstrates Seagull’s modular mission system
capability, enabling a highly effective Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) configuration
of high performance dipping sonar using two single tube torpedoes,”said
Ofer Ben-Dov, Vice President Naval Systems Business Line at Elbit Systems'
ISTAR Division. “The test highlighted Seagull’sunique capacity
to detect and engage submarines, in addition to its ability to detect
and destroy seamines –all using the same multi-mission USV system
in modular configurations. This new and important capability has, to date,
only been available to navies through manned vehicles.” |
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 The success of the first torpedo launch test is a major milestone, confirming the Unmanned Surface Vessel’s capability to incorporate weapons thatcountersubmarines,in addition to its unique submarine and mine detection capabilities. Picture: Elbit Systems |
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Introduced
earlier this year, Seagull is a 12-meter long multi-mission USV system
equipped with one or two vessels that can be operated and controlled in
concert from manned shipsor from the shore. Seagull provides multi-mission
capabilities and can be employed for ASW, MCM, EW, maritime security and
other related missions, leveraging modular mission system installation
and offering a high level of autonomy. In its full configuration the advanced USVsystem delivers unmanned end-to-end mine hunting operation capability, taking the man out of the minefield. It features inherent C4I capabilities for enhanced Situation Awareness (SA) andhas a large fuel capacity that allows it to remain at sea for several days. |
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