Ship's detection system (5)

I believe the answer is:

sonar

(Other definitions for sonar that I've seen before include "Underwater detection device" , "echo device" , "Undersea sensing system" , "Underwater detector" , "Underwater location equipment" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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