El vehículo autónomo de superficie (USV) PROTECTOR desarrollado por la empresa Israelí RAFAEL, ha completado exitosamente los ensayos de disparo sobre blancos navales.El USV Protector, es una plataforma “multi -misión” diseñada para llevar adelante operaciones navales de vigilancia, seguimiento y ataque sobre elementos hostiles que puedan constituír una amenaza en las operaciones militares convencionales o en el marco de la lucha antiterrorista. Durante la demostración, el vehículo realizó una serie de maniobras tácticas y lanzamiento de variedad de proyectiles, entre ellos el reconocido misil Spike. Este evento constituye el primer ensayo de fuego real realizado desde la plataforma, controlada en forma remota y que puede ser operada desde otros buques o desde la costa. Este sistema constituye un verdadero multiplicados de fuerzas, para cualquier flota desplegada en operaciones y en el control del espacio marítimo de una nación.
March 9 (UPI) — Rafael Advanced Defense Systems completed a test firing demonstration using its Protector unmanned surface vehicle, or USV.
During the demonstration, the vehicle conducted a series of launches with a variety of munitions, including the Spike missile. The event marked the first missile test firing with a fully operational, remotely-controlled Protector platform.
In a video released by the company, the Protector is shown performing maneuvers and demonstrating its targeting capabilities. Rafael notes the platform can be remotely controlled by personnel operating from ship or shore locations.
“The firing test demonstrates Protector’s side array of capabilities and applications,” Rafael’s Moshe Elazar told Mönch Publishing Group.
Elazar went on to explain how the Protector’s capabilities can provide valuable defenses against maritime threats.
“These assets are vulnerable to sabotage or terrorism and the damage that can be inflicted can in some cases be catastrophic. PROTECTOR’s capabilities are a major force multiplier for navies, for detection, deterrence and finally neutralization of the threat,” he added.
The Protector unmanned surface vehicle is a multi-mission platform designed to perform operations without revealing its identity to hostile forces. The vehicle has been procured by various navies, including those in Singapore, Israel and the United States.
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