Shaping a new breed of mine countermeasure vessels
The Sandown-Class mine hunting vessels have been in service with the UK Royal Navy since 1989, but 2010's Strategic Defense and Security Review made it clear the vessels needed to be replaced.
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Hunt-Class vessels combine mine hunting and mine sweeping capabilities. -
Sandown mine hunting vessels have been in service with the UK Royal Navy... -
The SLAMF programme ultimately consists of using a manned 'mothership'. -
France's Espadon (Swordfish) USV was designed to detect and dispose of mines...
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