A submarine, running quiet and deep slips into range – unaware that it has already been detected. How? A Thales Australia towed array system, the Blue Sentry, which has been integrated into the USV, instantly captures, processes and detects the unusual acoustic data and transmits for further analysis via secure SATCOM links. This enables rapid processing classification and distribution into the common operating picture (COP), providing Australia and its partners with a comprehensive maritime domain awareness to enable greater decision advantage.

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