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March 8, 2017       Share:    

Source: http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4932107,00.html

First Rocket Launch from Unmanned IDF Navy Vessel

(Ynet News) Yoav Zitun - The Israeli Navy has successfully completed two years of trials of the Sea Knight made by Rafael - an unmanned vessel that can be controlled from shore or from a ship at sea. The trials included the first time a remotely controlled, unmanned, operational vessel has fired missiles. The Sea Knight can patrol for 12 hours straight and reach a speed of up to 40 knots (74 kph-46 mph). The vessel has remotely controlled machine guns as well as water cannon against rioters approaching on boats. "We will establish a very powerful unit of Sea Knights," a naval officer said.

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