To enhance the security of valuable naval assets against asymmetric threats, Indian Navy has launched an Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System (IUHDSS) in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
It was inaugurated by Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, FOC-in-C, Western Naval Command.
About IUHDSS:
- This is the third IUHDSS to be installed in India.
- IUHDSS is designed and developed by Israeli Aerospace Industries ELTA for surface and sub-surface surveillance of the harbour.
- It is a state of the art system with integrated radars, advanced sensors, electro-optic cameras and sound navigation and ranging systems (SONARs).
- Its sensors have been strategically installed around Mumbai Harbour to provide comprehensive real-time situational awareness for monitoring and analysis.
- It is capable of detecting, tracking, identifying and generating a warning for all types of underwater and surface threats to harbour security.
- Besides detecting large targets, it can also detect small targets like divers, boats and swimmers at adequate ranges.
- IUHDSS will play an important role in strengthening Harbour Defence and Security at Mumbai.
The system will boost the security in and around Mumbai where 10 Pakistani terrorists had sneaked in via the Arabian Sea route and wreaked havoc during the November 26, 2008 terror strikes.
