Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has developed and delivered comprehensive security and protection systems, known as the Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System (IUHDSS). The Indian Navy, tasked with defending the subcontinent’s 7,516-kilometres-long coastline, had raised the need for such systems. Developed by IAI subsidiary, Elta Systems, IUHDSS comprises surveillance, observation, surface and underwater sensing arrays that can detect, locate, and track various threats — whether from small boats and submersibles, swimmer delivery vehicles (SDV), swimmers or divers.

IUHDSS is a modular system, tailor made to meet specific customer needs. The system includes an advanced command and control system, a range of coastal surveillance radars, diver-detecting sonars, electro-optical sensors, and automatic threat identification systems. The central command and control system provides automatic integration of all sensors, creating a common situational picture for port defence.

Nissim Hadas, IAI Executive Vice President & Elta President said, “We are proud to deliver another project to India, our strategic partner. Many of IAI’s systems play a role in India’s maritime and coastal defence. Since becoming operational, this system has proved itself, and we look forward to continuing our long-term strategic cooperation with India for a bright and safe future”.