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14.09.2017

Seagull™, Elbit Systems’ USV Performed Live Remotely Operated Anti-Submarine Warfare Mission

 

London, UK, 14 September 2017 – Seagull, Elbit Systems’ multi mission Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) system, demonstrated live, a remotely operated Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) mission. Via Satellite Communication (SATCOM), the Seagull platform, sailing in the Haifa Bay, Israel, performed the operational ASW mission using control consoles situated some 3,515km away in Elbit Systems booth at DSEI Exhibition.

 

Elbit Systems Seagull
Elbit Systems Seagull

 

Operating its Dipping Sonar and Elbit Systems proprietary software, Seagull performed real-time detections and classification of objects, demonstrating capability to deter and dissuade hostile subsurface activity. The Seagull team included two operators, a USV operator and sonar operator.

 

Seagull under water

 

Seagull is a 12-meter long USV that can be operated from a mother-ship or from shore stations. It provides multi-mission capabilities including ASW, Mine Hunting & Mine Sweeping (MCM), Electronic Warfare (EW), maritime security and underwater commercial missions, leveraging modular mission system installation and offering a high level of autonomy.

 

Seagull under water

 

It features inherent C4I capabilities for enhanced situation awareness and mission endurance of more than four days. 

 

Contact:

Dalia Rosen, VP, Head of Corporate Communications
Tel: 972-4- 831-6784
Cell: 972-549996784
E-mail: dalia.rosen@elbitsystems.com

David Vaaknin, Deputy VP, Corporate Communications
Cell: 972-52- 8000403
E-mail: david.vaaknin@elbitsystems.com

Noga Hatkevitz, Corporate Communications
Cell: 972-54- 9990424
E-Mail: noga.hatkevitz@elbitsystems.com

 

 

 

 

 

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