Protector USV Hits US Shores
Defense mega-corporations are showing off the Unmanned Surface Vehicle, USV, "Protector" to US military and security services in hopes of drumming up new orders.
BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin and Rafael Armament Development Authority, Ltd., announced that they will be demonstrating the unit in the US this year.
According to Steve Kelly, director of BAE Systems Naval Systems in Minneapolis, "The Protector has performed exceptionally well in the Persian Gulf and Mediterranean. This system is ready and available today to meet the needs of our maritime security and defense forces."
The Protector is armed with with a Raphael stabilized mini-Typhoon weapon system and a variety of stabilized cameras, radar and navigation gear. It is described as 'highly autonomous' and can be controlled remotely from land-based or marine stations.
It can operate day or night in rough seas running up to 43 miles per hour.
Videos here.
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Related: Protector Naval Combat
BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin and Rafael Armament Development Authority, Ltd., announced that they will be demonstrating the unit in the US this year.
According to Steve Kelly, director of BAE Systems Naval Systems in Minneapolis, "The Protector has performed exceptionally well in the Persian Gulf and Mediterranean. This system is ready and available today to meet the needs of our maritime security and defense forces."
The Protector is armed with with a Raphael stabilized mini-Typhoon weapon system and a variety of stabilized cameras, radar and navigation gear. It is described as 'highly autonomous' and can be controlled remotely from land-based or marine stations.
It can operate day or night in rough seas running up to 43 miles per hour.
Videos here.
BAE SYSTEMS North America: News and Information: News Releases
Related: Protector Naval Combat
