How to Use sonobuoy in a Sentence

sonobuoy

noun
  • One of the standout features of the new drone is its ability to drop sonobuoys.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Nov. 2025
  • One arrow in this marine quiver is the use of aircraft to patrol over vast distances while dropping sonobuoys to seek out subs.
    — New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Traditionally, manned aircraft alone can deploy sonobuoys.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Nov. 2025
  • Combined with compact sonobuoys, operators could survey larger sections of ocean without increasing crew requirements.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
  • Proteus boasts a modular payload bay for carrying sonobuoy dispensers, maritime search radar, and other sensors and communications systems.
    — New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The company’s portfolio spans sonar systems, sonobuoys, countermeasures, and modular mission systems, all designed to work together.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
  • In 2025, France selected the company to provide active and passive sonobuoys under a contract awarded by Thales on behalf of the country’s defense procurement agency.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
  • Broader sonobuoy push The Scottish trial arrives as Ultra Maritime expands its sonobuoy business through production contracts and international partnerships.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
  • Based on the Boeing 737, the aircraft is equipped with a bank of computer stations, cutting-edge radar technology, a high-definition camera, torpedoes, and up to 129 marine sensors known as sonobuoys.
    — Alan Crawford, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
  • These sonobuoys typically work as part of a larger network, where multiple buoys are deployed over a wide area to create an underwater surveillance grid, allowing operators to triangulate and track submarine movements more accurately, as per reports.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Equipped with advanced sensor suites, sonobuoy processing systems, and secure communications networks, the aircraft provides commanders with a comprehensive operational picture across expansive maritime domains.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026
  • Backed by deep domain expertise in acoustic engineering and manufacturing excellence, Ultra Maritime continues to lead the evolution of sonobuoy technology, according to the company.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Emphasis on improving submarine detection capabilities The contract allows the Navy to begin producing and deploying these sonobuoys for training, operational use, and inventory buildup.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026

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