U.S Navy Invests $53.9 Million In Robotic Mine Hunting Systems To Safely Defuse Underwater Explosives

The U.S Navy has invested $53.9 million in robotic mine hunting systems to handle underwater explosive devices that pose a threat to the surface fleet and submarines alike.

For this, a contract has been given to the Thales subsidiary, Advanced Acoustic Concepts or AAC. The company would deliver two undersea Remote Mine Hunting (RMH) Modules and also provide engineering support. As per the contract’s procurement options, its total value could reach around $196.2 million.

The modules would improve the uncrewed mine countermeasure operations by offering remote detection and categorisation of mines while reducing the risk for naval ships and sailors, thus helping the Navy respond more effectively to underwater maritime threats, especially in contested waters.

The system can be operated remotely from safe distances. It has an inbuilt sonar, AI powered target recognition and management software.

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