Barracuda Ukrainian Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV)

The Barracuda Ukrainian Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) enables remote control from distances greater than 10 nautical miles and can also be configured for Over-the-Horizon (OTH) control. A digital radio command link manages the vehicle’s course and speed, while telemetry and video signals provide the operator with important information about system performance and position. The ASV features a self-contained tracking capability that utilizes data from the onboard GPS. This Maritime Surface Target, supplied by QTS, is primarily used to simulate threats posed by Fast Attack Craft (FAC), Fast Inshore Attack Craft (FIAC), and close-quarter threats to commercial shipping and naval vessels. The Barracuda is designed to replicate high-speed naval tactics and a variety of operational guidance plans, including straight-on high-speed attacks, crossing patterns, zigzag movements, and other evasive maneuvers. It can be equipped with visual, radar, and laser signature enhancements to convincingly mimic a range of naval threats, allowing for practical training of naval guns, radar systems, and visual IR sensors used in naval combat systems.