Israel sets up new department to boost development of AI and autonomy
Israel will continue to develop autonomy for its weapons and platforms as it brings together defence personnel, academia and industry.
SharpEye radar on SA support vessel
The Kelvin Hughes SharpEye radar system has been installed and commissioned on board the South African Navy’s fleet replenishment ship, SAS Drakensberg, the company announced on 5 May.
The system is comprised of X and S band SharpEye, IMO compliant displays and a dedicated tactical display with the company’s advanced agile tracker for helicopter approach and control.
The solid-state SharpEye radar uses digital pulse compression and Doppler processing of the radar returns to detect objects with a low radar cross section (RCS) in all weather conditions. With the integral agile tracker, the radar system provides reliable target tracking performance against fast, highly manoeuvrable surface and air targets.
SAS Drakensberg provides support and assistance to naval vessels at sea, enabling the South African Navy to deploy its forces for extensive periods over long distances. The radar system provides the helicopter control and tracking capability to allow the safe operation of two helicopters from the vessel’s deck.
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