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Friday, October 17, 2008

Elbit offers maritime version of Hermes-1500

Elbit Systems plans to display at the Paris air show next year a maritime mission version of its Hermes-1500 unmanned air vehicle it is now offering.

The maritime version is equipped with a synthetic aperture radar, electronic intelligence and and electro-optical payloads.

The company claims it has taken a "totally new approach to maritime patrol" with the UAV's sensor package being operated from a single command post.

Developed at what Elbit describes as a "slow pace" the company hopes it will become a leading UAV product that replaces manned maritime patrol aircraft.

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