Use of unmanned boats: Efficient maritime surveillance thanks to the NVL's new operator model
- With the specially developed operator model ISR as a Service by NVL (ISR - Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance), NVL offers the security authorities of Germany and other NATO countries as well as commercial customers an effective and quickly available solution for the targeted and permanent surveillance of predefined sea areas using unmanned surface vessels (USV) available on the market
- The data collected using state-of-the-art sensor technology is collated by NVL in a data centre and then made available to the customer for comprehensive situational awareness and anomaly detection
- Procurement, operation and maintenance of the UPSs are guaranteed by NVL and reduce the customer's personnel and material requirements accordingly
- With the ISRaaS operator model, the NVL offers the customer targeted support in the creation of a comprehensive situation picture and makes a significant contribution to the security of the Federal Republic of Germany, the NATO countries and the civilian population
The Threat situation by sabotage and espionage activities in the North Sea and Baltic Sea is increasing massively. In order to monitor the sea area efficiently and continuously 24/7 and, in particular, to protect shipping routes and critical infrastructure, it is necessary to create a comprehensive picture of the situation. This requires enormous capacities and personnel resources from the Federal Republic of Germany and commercial customers, which are to be relieved in future primarily with the help of unmanned systems.
A promising Solution approach is the ISRaaS operator model: NVL utilises UPSs available on the market that are configured to meet the needs of customers in the military, security authorities and critical infrastructure sectors. Using an intelligent deployment model, the UPSs operated by NVL patrol areas that have been defined in advance by the client. At the same time, they maintain a presence, recognise anomalies and collect sensor data. The data collected by the UPSs is made available to the customer via standardised interfaces or a customer portal to create a comprehensive situational picture. The innovative ISRaaS operator model makes an essential contribution to the protection of critical infrastructure and shipping routes and therefore to national and alliance defence.
After Conclusion of contract ISR as a Service by NVL is already available after ready for use in less than twelve months. With this model, the NVL also fulfils the need to develop a quickly implementable solution for the increasingly serious threat situation.
To be operated by NVL in future? UPS "Kraken K3 Scout". Photo: Kraken
As a long-standing and reliable partner of the German Navy, NVL is optimally equipped for this project with its shipyard locations in all German coastal states and the proven NVL services. The ISR as a Service by NVL offers rapid operational readiness and high availability of the systems through a reliable partner of the German Navy. Later expansion stages could, for example, provide an integrated multi-domain situation picture with the help of artificial intelligence. The model can also be used for civilian operators of offshore wind farms or oil platforms, who are legally obliged to ensure the protection of their facilities.
The UPSs are manufactured in the EU and are already in use there.
"As a leading system house in surface shipbuilding, we have been active in the research and development of unmanned and autonomous systems for years. We are using our knowledge and experience in a targeted manner to develop and ramp up the ISRaaS operator model in the shortest possible time and to effectively support our security authorities in protecting our country," explains Tim Wagner, CEO of NVL. "We are already cooperating with German and European technology partners in this area and have a correspondingly comprehensive network and the necessary expertise to quickly implement this cost-effective solution for unmanned systems."
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