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## Horizon BlackFish

​Horizon Technologies' BlackFish™ is a state-of-the-art airborne Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) system designed to passively monitor and geolocate satellite phone communications across Iridium, Thuraya, and Inmarsat networks. Building upon the legacy of the FlyingFish™ system, BlackFish™ offers enhanced capabilities in a compact, lightweight, and fully airborne-qualified package, making it ideal for integration into both manned and unmanned aircraft for comprehensive Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.​<https://horizontechnologies.eu/sigint-solutions/airborne-sigint-solutions?utm_source=chatgpt.com>

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## Advanced Tri-Band Monitoring Capabilities

BlackFish™ simultaneously monitors Iridium, Thuraya, and Inmarsat (IsatPhone Pro) satellite phones, capable of handling up to 60 duplex or 120 simplex channels concurrently. This tri-band functionality enables operators to detect and monitor communications and call activity within radio line-of-sight, with interception ranges extending up to hundreds of kilometers for uplinks and thousands for downlinks. Equipped with tactical mission software, BlackFish™ seamlessly integrates into existing aircraft ISR systems, providing real-time intelligence to support mission objectives. ​<https://horizontechnologies.eu/sigint-solutions/airborne-sigint-solutions?utm_source=chatgpt.com>

## Compact Design with Robust Performance

Designed with a focus on Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) efficiency, BlackFish™ is a lightweight system that ensures minimal impact on aircraft performance. Its passively cooled, fanless architecture enhances reliability during operations in extreme conditions. Fully compliant with DO-160 airborne standards and non-ITAR regulated, BlackFish™ offers flexibility and ease of integration across various platforms, including UAVs, aerostats, and other aircraft requiring lightweight sensors. 

## Proven Effectiveness in Diverse Missions

Deployed globally by numerous NATO and allied countries, BlackFish™ has been instrumental in a variety of missions, including counter-piracy, border security, counter-drug smuggling, and refugee rescue operations. Its ability to geolocate and monitor satellite phone communications has contributed to the rescue of over 200,000 migrants in the Mediterranean Sea and played a key role in reducing piracy incidents off the coast of East Africa. ​<https://horizontechnologies.eu/?utm_source=chatgpt.com>

#### Solutions

- [Border Control](https://intel.airteam.eu/surveillance-border-control)
- [Maritime Patrol](https://intel.airteam.eu/surveillance-maritime-patrol)
- [Law Enforcement](https://intel.airteam.eu/surveillance-law-enforcement)
- [Airborne Drone Detection](https://intel.airteam.eu/surveillance-airborne-drone-detection)
- [Env. & Infrastructure Monitoring](https://intel.airteam.eu/surveillance-environmental-infrastructure-monitoring)
- [Force Protection](https://intel.airteam.eu/surveillance-force-protection)
- [Laser Scanning](https://intel.airteam.eu/surveying-mapping-laser-scanning)
- [Photogrammetry](https://intel.airteam.eu/surveying-mapping-photogrammetry)
- [Hyperspectral Imaging](https://intel.airteam.eu/surveying-mapping-hyperspectral-imaging)
- [Corridor Mapping](https://intel.airteam.eu/surveying-corridor-mapping)

#### Solutions

- [Medevac](https://intel.airteam.eu/emergency-services-medevac)
- [HEMS](https://intel.airteam.eu/emergency-services-hems)
- [SAR](https://intel.airteam.eu/emergency-services-search-rescue)
- [Disaster Relief](https://intel.airteam.eu/emergency-services-disaster-relief)
- [Firefighting](https://intel.airteam.eu/emergency-services-firefighting)
- [Env. & Resource Monitoring](https://intel.airteam.eu/emergency-services-environmental-resource-monitoring)
- [Wildlife Monitoring](https://intel.airteam.eu/emergency-services-wildlife-monitoring)
- [Pipeline & Powerline Monitoring](https://intel.airteam.eu/emergency-services-pipeline-powerline-monitoring)
- [Oil Spill Detection](https://intel.airteam.eu/emergency-services-oil-spill-detection)

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- [Specialized Cargo Solutions](https://intel.airteam.eu/specialized-cargo-solutions)
- [Equipment & Accessories](https://intel.airteam.eu/equipment-accessories)
- [Mission Workstations](https://intel.airteam.eu/mission-workstations)
- [Unmanned Systems](https://intel.airteam.eu/unmanned-systems)

#### Other

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- [Mission Control Unit](https://intel.airteam.eu/mission-control-unit)
- [Mission Displays](https://intel.airteam.eu/mission-displays)
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