Detects anomalies via onboard sensors.
When triggered — it surfaces and transmits a coded signal.
Primary channel: optical (laser/IR/LED).
Backup: satellite (Iridium).
No infrastructure needed.
Weight ~2kg. Can be dropped from plane, drone, or boat.
Powered independently. Modules replaceable.
Use-cases:
Provokes enemy subs to expose themselves
Large-scale activation = deception
Creates noise and false targets
Presence simulation in strategic areas
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Question:
Could this kind of low-cost, behavior-based architecture affect anti-submarine warfare if deployed in numbers?