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NAVAL DEFENSE SYSTEM

Rafael is a world class provider of Naval Combat Systems, offering a wide range of naval systems, which have been
developed based on the company's extensive experience and know-how in defense technology.
Rafael's naval systems provide solutions for any capability gap in naval surface warfare, ship defense, anti-submarine
and underwater warfare, and costal defense.
These combat systems, stand-alone as well as integrated combat suite, are the optimal solution for both newly
constructed and upgraded naval vessels.
Rafael's naval combat systems have been successfully tested, and proven in real combat situations, and are currently
in service with numerous navies around the world.

Rafael's Naval Combat Systems includes: Typhoon Family - Naval Weapon Station for Anti-
Terror / Force Protection
Naval Surface systems :
PROTECTOR®USV - is an unmanned integrated The TYPHOON is remotely operated from an operator
console. Operation sequence includes surveillance, target
system for Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition identification, automatic tracking and engagement. The
and Reconnaissance (ISTAR). The PROTECTOR®USV TYPHOON can be operated as a stand-alone system
is fitted with a comprehensive sensor suite and can relying on its own sensors and controls, or alternatively
accommodate a variety of mission modules. through integration to other onboard combat systems. The
built-in ballistic computer calculates a firing solution based
Based on a highly maneuverable platform the USV on target and own-ship data, as well as environmental
has excellent maneuvering capabilities. The platform factors, feeding the gun mount with lead angle and super-
has water jet propulsion systems powered by diesel elevation that result in high hit probability. An electro-
engines. The platform systems include control over optical director, coupled with the fire control computer and
propulsion, maneuvering, and navigation. automatic tracker, maintain on-going engagement until
mission success.
The PROTECTOR's core element is an advanced
control system, which interfaces with all of the The Typhoon family has set the standards for stabilized,
PROTECTOR's sub-systems and provides a remote remotely controlled, small caliber, naval gun systems. The
operator with the ability to plan, prioritize and execute TYPHOON can serve as a secondary gun for large vessels,
naval missions by day and night, under adverse as well as main gun for patrol boats. Firepower can be
weather conditions, without exposure to risk. boosted with on-mount integration of various missile types.

The PROTECTOR's modular design enables the The MINI-TYPHOON is a lightweight, naval, stabilized and
Customer to select those sub-systems that will best remote operated machine gun system.
meet his own particular operational requirements.
The MINI-TYPHOON is an optimal solution as perimeter
When mounting effectors, the PROTECTOR can protection for large vessels. The MINI-TYPHOON can
effectively close the fire circle for an all-round "sensor- also function as main gun for small, fast patrol boats,
to-shooter" solution. significantly enhancing hit probability under rough
conditions.

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