The Royal Navy has announced plans to acquire three new-build mine hunting motherships. Additionally, the Royal Navy successfully demonstrated the deployment of basic minehunting capabilities onboard its smallest warships, the P2000 patrol boats HMS Puncher and HMS Pursuer, during the Baltops24 exercise. This marks the first time these patrol boats have been used as launchpads for autonomous mine hunting operations. Meanwhile, the U.S. Navy is advancing its capabilities with Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Crafts from Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 3, which can be operated remotely to enhance warfighting advantages. In France, the Marine Nationale is developing the next-generation mine countermeasure program, SLAM-F, which will utilize unmanned surface vessels to enter minefields, ensuring the safety of sailors.
.@RN_MTXG and basic minehunting capability deployed onboard P2000 patrol boats - @HMSPuncher and @HMS_Pursuer for first time during #Baltops24 https://t.co/qb9oY3Y4jU https://t.co/dhWi4gJe2O
.@RN_MTXG and basic minehunting capability deployed onboard P2000 patrol boats - @HMSPuncher and @HMSPersuer for first time during #Baltops24 https://t.co/qb9oY3Y4jU https://t.co/z7e9zfAfOo
.@RN_MTXG and basic minehunting capability deployed onboard P2000 patrol boats - @HMS_Puncher and @HMS_Persuer for first time during #Baltops24 https://t.co/qb9oY3Y4jU https://t.co/kReKhkZsYA
Royal Navy demo patrol boats with minehunting capability - The Royal Navy say it has has successfully utilised its smallest warships as launchpads for autonomous mine hunting operations for the first time. Click the image to read more. https://t.co/2FWW7LIy9b
#NavalNews #SubTuesday #Submarines @USNavy USS Normandy (CG-60) and the Ohio-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine USS Tennessee (SSBN-734) steam alongside in the Norwegian Sea while a P-8A Poseidon and E-6B Mercury fly overhead, June 23, 2024. Photos by⦠https://t.co/pQBeLaXdBE
I was in Brest π«π·βοΈ to meet with the Commander of the #MineWarfare flotilla for a deep dive into "SLAM-F" π₯ π It is the next gen MCM program of the @MarineNationale π USVs will enter minefields in place of legacy minesweepers (background), keeping sailors safe... https://t.co/lwMWL1PrYR
#MaritimeMonday Americaβs Warfighting Navy is moving to stay ahead and create warfighting advantages. These Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Crafts from Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 3 can be operated remotely and pave the way for advanced research, testing, and operations. https://t.co/RUBYmXVMJv
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