Elbit Systems Unveils New Underwater Drones to Bolster Naval Capabilities
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems will introduce new underwater drones at the Euronaval 2026 exhibition, expanding its maritime autonomous capabilities. These UUVs are designed for reconnaissance, mine countermeasures, and infrastructure protection. The company aims to integrate these with its existing surface drones for coordinated operations. This move follows Elbit's acquisition of ISE, a producer of underwater autonomous systems.
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- Elbit Systems will debut new underwater drones at the Euronaval 2026 exhibition.
- The drones are designed for reconnaissance, mine countermeasures, and maritime infrastructure protection.
- The new systems will be integrated with Elbit's existing unmanned surface vehicles.
- Elbit acquired ISE, a manufacturer of autonomous underwater systems, to bolster this capability.
- The company aims to offer coordinated surface and underwater operations through unified command systems.
Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems is set to debut its new underwater drone technology at the international Euronaval 2026 exhibition, marking an expansion into maritime autonomous systems. These unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) are designed for a range of missions including reconnaissance, detecting underwater threats, mine countermeasures, and protecting critical maritime infrastructure. The company announced its plans in a statement filed with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, as reported by Maariv.
The introduction of UUVs represents the next phase in Elbit's development of autonomous maritime solutions, which already encompass surface and aerial platforms. This capability was enhanced through the acquisition of ISE, a manufacturer of autonomous underwater systems, which has reportedly supplied over 250 such units to customers in more than 20 countries.
At Euronaval 2026, Elbit will showcase its UUVs alongside its Seagull family of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and other maritime innovations. The company highlighted that integrating these platforms under a unified command system will enable coordinated surface and underwater operations, as well as enhance the synergy between manned and unmanned assets. The modular UUVs can be equipped with various sensors, including sonar, for tasks such as intelligence gathering, anti-mine warfare, anti-submarine warfare, and seabed mapping.
Elbit Systems emphasized that navies worldwide are increasingly seeking comprehensive autonomous solutions for complex operational challenges. Oren Sabag, General Director of Elbit Systems Intelligence and LAL, stated that the inclusion of UUVs significantly broadens the company's ability to offer integrated systems for both surface and subsurface operations. Elbit Systems boasts over 40 years of experience in autonomous technologies and more than a decade in maritime autonomous systems, with existing deployments in multiple countries.
Beyond the new UUVs, Elbit's maritime portfolio includes combat management systems, communication, electronic warfare, intelligence, surveillance, electro-optical equipment, sonar systems, and coastal defense solutions. The company aims to demonstrate at Euronaval 2026 how its autonomous platforms and specialized systems can operate within a unified architecture, streamlining mission planning, data collection, and operational coordination.
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