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Elbit carries out a successful missile launch from its unmanned system

Successful launch of missile from unmanned vessel

Elbit, carries out successful test of a torpedo missile from unmanned sea vessel called the Seagull; 'Success proves capability of the system’s different modules which can use sonar as an alternative to fight advanced submarines.'

Elbit announced the successful test of a torpedo launch from an unmanned sea vessel called the Seagull on Tuesday.

 

 

The test was carried out in the Haifa area, and its primary goal was to determine if it's possible to arm and launch a relatively large precision missile from an unmanned ship. The next phases in the development of the system are expected to include launching the torpedo at a target to destroy it.  

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Elbit carries out successful missile test from unmanned sea vessel

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The IDF still has not acquired the system, but it plans to do so from Elbit or another security company in the next year. The system serves many functions in the sea including neutralizing mines, attacking submarines and enemy infrastructure, and wide-ranging defense of sensitive areas.

 

Elbit’s deputy executive director of its intelligence division, Ofer Ben David said, “The success of the test proves the capability of the system’s different modules, which can use sonar as an alternative to fight advanced submarines. This unique and important ability was available to navies until now only through manned vessels.”

 

The test was carried out from an operation station on the beach. The Seagull, which is 12 meters long, was first unveiled by Elbit at the beginning of the year. According to Elbit, the Seagull can be controlled from afar and can sail for several days without re-fueling.

 

In contrast to the air force, wherein drones left a major footprint in the past year, the world of unmanned vessels in the sea and dry land still have not made a similar footprint.

 

A high ranking officer in the navy said, “We are in the process of developing and acquiring unmanned sea vessels that will be used in the upcoming two years.”

 


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