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BlackFish™

Hull Mounted and Bow Mounted Sonar System

BlackFish™ is a state-of-the-art, medium-frequency Hull Mounted Sonar (HMS) and Bow Mounted Sonar (BMS) system designed for the self-protection of medium to large surface vessels engaged in both littoral and deep water ASW operations.

Providing today’s most sophisticated underwater search, detection, tracking and classification capabilities for both littoral and deep water, the globally-proven BlackFish utilizes passive, active and parallel sonar processing modes. Focused on weak targets in highly cluttered acoustic environments, BlackFish can be used in a wide range of underwater defense missions to counter a multitude of threats. The system delivers precise locations of submarines, mines and underwater obstacles, as well as providing early detection, tracking, and alerts regarding incoming torpedoes.

Versatile, customizable, and always on, the system integrates cutting-edge electronics and acoustic technologies, state-of-the-art machine learning, automation, and signal processing ensuring exceptional performance in even the most challenging arenas. The system’s high level of automation and its user-friendly interface allow BlackFish to be run by a single operator, significantly reducing workload as well as training requirements. Power and pulse control features mitigate the danger to marine mammals. Requiring minimum deck space due to its small footprint, it is available in a variety of versions which differ in size and frequencies.

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MonkFish™ – Torpedo Defense & Alert Sonar (TDAS)

MonkFish™ is an advanced, compact, hull-mounted, active and passive torpedo warning system that is highly effective in detecting today’s most sophisticated torpedo systems. The system delivers continuous 24/7/360° detection and alert Solutions for any approaching torpedo in all weather and sea conditions, while the ship is underway.

SwordFish™ – A Towed Array Sonar

SwordFish™ is a Towed Array Sonar (TAS) system designed for use on vessels of various sizes engaged in a variety of mission types. The system detects, tracks and classifies submarines at a range of sea depths in both littoral and deep waters.