In Kochi, the integrated underwater harbour defence and surveillance system was commissioned today to strengthen security in the western coastline. According to Defence sources, this system is first of its kind in the country and also part of Navy's initiative to strengthen coastal security. The system was inaugurated by Chief of Southern Naval Command Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba today. <br/><br/>The integrated harbour defence system commissioned in Kochi today is capable of detecting, identifying, tracking and generating warning for all types of surface and underwater threats to harbour security. It was designed by Israel Aerospace Industries and consists of advance coastal surveillance radars, sensors and sound navigation and ranging systems.<br/><br/>Presence of divers and under water threats could be detected with the help of this automatic system. Such a system is fitted in over 150 locations across the world. And Kochi is the first harbour in the country to commission this integrated surveillance system. It will be commissioned in other parts also in the later stage.