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KEY INTELLIGENCE TAKEAWAYS & SUMMARY
- Elbit Systems secures its presence in the underwater autonomous systems market through ISE integration.
- The next-generation UUV portfolio performs critical missions such as intelligence gathering, mine countermeasures, and critical infrastructure protection.
- Systems operating integrated with the Seagull USV family set a new standard in manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) operations.
Autonomous Transformation Against Global Naval Warfare Threats
This strategic expansion gained momentum following the company's acquisition of Canada-based autonomous underwater systems manufacturer International Submarine Engineering Ltd. (ISE). With a long-standing history of delivering over two hundred and fifty autonomous underwater vehicles to more than twenty countries worldwide, ISE elevates Elbit's underwater operational range and technological maturity to the highest level. This merger forms a powerful deterrent against the asymmetric threats modern navies face and the intensifying risks in littoral waters.
Technical Capability and Versatile Field Missions
These underwater systems, to be exhibited at Euronaval 2026, are designed to work in full compatibility with the company's mature Seagull Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) family and other warfare technologies. The integrated architecture allows for the simultaneous coordination of surface and underwater assets, the effective field implementation of manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) concepts, joint mission planning, and the flawless management of autonomous launch and recovery processes.
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