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Elbit Systems Introduces Silver Marlin Unmanned Surface Vehicle

The Silver Marlin USV.
by Staff Writers
 Tel-Aviv, Israel (SPX) May 15, 2007
 Drawing on world class know-how derived from generations of Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) design, development and operation, Elbit Systems newest offering in the unmanned platform field is Silver Marlin, a fast, agile and highly maneuverable Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV).

New on the sea front and ready to make waves, Silver Marlin is a medium-sized USV featuring autonomous obstacle avoidance sensors and controls.

Capable of carrying a wide variety of payloads including Elbit Systems' Electro-Optic Naval payload and Remote-Controlled Stabilized Weapon Station, this USV features adaptive boat control to enhance performance in rough conditions and at high speeds.

The common UAV and USV Mission Control System is linked to Silver Marlin via Satellite Communication. Among its applications are Force Protection/Anti-Terror (FP/AT), Mine Warfare (MIW) and Search and Rescue (SAR).

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