Mine countermeasures is undergoing an operational and technological revolution. Fully automated robotic systems and unmanned vehicles are changing deployment doctrines and making MCM more accessible than ever.Already acknowledged leaders in mine warfare, the French Navy...
STX France has unveiled DeviceSeas, a multimission concept for mine warfare, ocean research and more. Following a preliminary study phase and discussions with experts at Ifremer (French institute of marine research & exploration), SHOM (French Naval Hydrographic &...
Submarines can now deploy unmanned underwater vehicles as offboard sensor platforms. UUVs are ideal for covert reconnaissance and intelligence gathering missions and for maintaining situation awareness while the host submarine remains at a safe standoff distance.DCNS has...
CMN is developing a new range of interceptors featuring planing, all-aluminium deep-V hulls and offering top speeds in excess of 40kts thanks to their low weight. Six of the larger HSI 32 model were delivered to Mozambique in 2016. CMN has also booked orders for several...
Socarenam, based in northern France, has developed a range of offshore patrol vessels in collaboration with naval architecture firm Bureau Mauric. The designs use steel hulls and aluminium superstructures and are tailored for extended offshore patrols. Drawing on their...
Safran Electronics & Defense is a world leader in inertial navigation systems. In this particularly advanced technology, the group’s Electronics & Defense company offers navies around the world high-performance solutions for demanding situations in the harshest...
