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Mine Countermeasure Unmanned Surface Vessels
Find out how these autonomous vessels are able to clear away underwater threats for safe passage in our sea lanes
These easily deployable, high-tech unmanned surface vessels (USVs) are designed with one purpose in mind...to keep the sea lanes clear of underwater threats. With two variants, these USVs can be deployed to scan the seabed or dispose of underwater threats.
Specifications of Mine Countermeasure Unmanned Surface Vessels
Size
The well-designed hull of ensures that the USVs can operate during the monsoon season.
Length: 16 metres
Beam: 5 metres
Weight: 30 tonnes
Speed
These USVs are agile and will cut through the water smartly, without colliding into other maritime traffic.
Speed: In excess of 25 knots
Protector Unmanned Surface Vessel
What’s that on the waves? It’s a remote-controlled boat, brimming with sensors and weaponry
The Protector has a complete sensor, navigation and weapon suite, and can be remotely controlled from shore or by ships at sea. This is why it has proved to be invaluable on deployments. In the Northern Arabian Gulf, it has been used to conduct maritime security and interdiction operations, operated from our landing ships tank. The USV has also been deployed overseas in support of the SAF's peace support and counterpiracy operations.
Specifications of Protector Unmanned Surface Vessel
Size
Its short length, coupled with its capabilities, means that the Protector is an invaluable asset to maritime security operations.
Length: 9.5 metres
Beam: 3.5 metres
Weight: 4 tonnes
Speed
Fast and agile, the Protector cuts an impressive figure when it is deployed.
Speed: In excess of 30 knots
ScanEagle Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Learn how this sleek-looking Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) augments the capabilities of our missile corvettes
Meet the eye in the sky of our missile corvettes. When the ScanEagle (SE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) became part of our vessels, it offered high-tech organic surveillance capabilities.
Specifications of ScanEagle Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Size
The SE UAV system is made up of four components: the Launcher, the SE UAV craft itself, the Skyhook and the Control Station.
Length: 1.2 metres
Wingspan: 3.1 metres
Speed
With a speed far in excess of our water-based vessels, the SE UAV acts as a fast-moving, effective lookout, one which can provide vital clues to a chaotic threat situation as it develops.
Speed: Roughly 53-55 knots