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Elbit Systems will unveil for the first time at the Euronaval 2026 exhibition unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), following the acquisition of ISE, which supplied over 250 vehicles to 20 countries. The vehicles are intended for intelligence gathering, anti-submarine warfare, and protection of maritime infrastructure.

Elbit Systems will unveil for the first time at the Euronaval 2026 exhibition unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). The capabilities were added to the company's portfolio following the acquisition of ISE, a supplier of autonomous underwater systems that has provided over 250 vehicles to customers in more than 20 countries. The portfolio includes modular autonomous vehicles for missions such as intelligence gathering, mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare, seabed mapping, and protection of critical maritime infrastructure. The systems will be integrated with the Seagull family of unmanned surface vessels and other maritime solutions from the company. Elbit notes over 40 years of experience in the field of autonomous systems.