General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) tested its MQ-9B SeaGuardian drone with the latest Expanded Sonobuoy Dispensing System (ESDS).
The tests emphasised on improving the drone’s abilities to identify submarines deep under the waters.
This technology could alter how the world’s oceans are monitored for defense purposes.
Submarines are powerful weapons and those armed with nuclear ballistic missiles are even more dangerous as they can carry devastating strikes, though conventional ones can disrupt shipping and even trade.
Given their importance in naval warfare, many countries are investing in ways to effectively detect, track and counter the adversaries’ subs.
Aircraft patrol the areas from above, and sonobuoys, which are sensor pods, can detect the subs below the water surface, making them more efficient.
Sonobuoys are small instruments that open underwater and deploy sensors. They have different features, such as those used for listening to conversations.
Helicopters have a limited flight time, and even long-range manned aircraft such as the P-8A Poseidon can remain on station for
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