Elbit Methods wins Asian unmanned naval vessel deal

Israeli protection electronics firm Elbit Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq: ESLT; TASE: ESLT) introduced at the moment that it has been awarded a contract to provide Seagull USVs (Unmanned Floor Automobiles) to the navy of an Asia-Pacific nation. The contract will likely be carried out over 17-months.

In line with the phrases of the contract, Elbit Methods will present Seagull USV programs which are particularly configured to carry out Mine Counter Measures (MCM) missions whereas facilitating the choice so as to add expertise modules wanted for Anti-Submarine Warfare. The Seagull USVs to be equipped will combine Aspect-Scan and Ahead-Wanting sonars, Mine Identification and Destruction Remotely Operated Automobiles. The USVs additionally will likely be outfitted with the Firm’s autonomous suite, Fight Administration System and Satellite tv for pc Communication functionality. The Seagull USVs will allow the client’s Navy to execute end-to-end MCM operations, dealing with backside, moored and drifting sea mines. The Seagull USV gives endurance of 4 days, sea-keeping missions of as much as Sea-State 5 and the pliability to regulate a number of vessels from the identical Mission Management System.

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Elbit Methods ISTAR normal supervisor Elad Aharonson stated, “There’s a rising recognition of the essentiality of autonomous capabilities to carry out a spread of maritime missions, particularly Mine Counter Measures and Anti-Submarine Warfare. The Seagull USV has confirmed, since 2017, its functionality to carry out such missions, offering Naval forces with elevated mission effectiveness, lowered danger and higher cost-efficiency.”

Revealed by Globes, Israel enterprise information – en.globes.co.il – on January 13, 2021

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