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Israel develops unmanned surface vessel

GAZA, Oct 9 (KUNA) -- The Israeli Army developed an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) to be used in maintaining the siege on Gaza Strip, reported an Israeli paper Friday.
Maariv paper said that the USV, named "Protector", is nine-meters long and has sophisticated surveillance equipment, a radar to detect targets, and a cannon.
The paper also said that the Israeli navy will be using an unmanned plane.
Israeli military boats target Palestinian fishermen almost daily, claiming that they exceeded the lines beyond which their activities are prohibited.(end) mtz.ris KUNA 091112 Oct 09NNNN