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Connected sensor networks would enhance maritime situational awareness. The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has announced its "Ocean of Things" program, which...
Various Anti Ship Capabilities to Spike Missiles
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Israeli Autonomous Surface Vessel Showcases Mine Scanning Capabilities
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India Looks to Secure Pakistan Border
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iHLS TV Interview – Dr. Noam Brook on Unmanned Marine Systems
Interview With Dr. Noam Brook , Product Line Manager . Unmanned Marine Systems (USV) at RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems
The operational status of Protector, Rafael's unmanned marine platform
The...
US Coast Guard Looks to Apply sUAS Use
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C- Dome will be a breakthrough in naval defense
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Hezbollah allegations about offshore gas reservoirs increase alertness
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The new off shore ships will carry Israeli unique systems
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New Partnership in Autonomous Ocean Robots
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C-Dome Creates Interest In Foreign Navies
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Air and Missile Defense: Barak-8 missile ststem
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Barak - 8 the main weapon system onboard the Israeli navy's...
New Radars To Bolster Malaysian Coastal Security
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Israel’s New Unmanned Patrol Boat
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US Navy Too Good at Disguising Itself
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The Rafael Protector will work with UAS
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iHLS TV Weekly Report – December 30 2014
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In this weekly report (30 December 2014):
DARPA getting closer to an Iron Man suit
U.S Navy declares Laser Weapons operational
Iranian...
IDF Navy evaluating medium sized maritime UAVs
The Israeli navy is evaluating techniques that will enable small and medium unmanned air systems (UAS) to operate from patrol boats like the super...
New Vessel to Secure Offshore Gas Installations
Securing offshore oil and gas installations, which can represent a strategic target for enemies, requires a wide array of advanced systems. Gas discovery in...
A maritime and underwater detection system
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Maritime Smartwatch App Supplies Critical Info
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