Command, Control and Communicate
From multi-influence minesweeping, through to survey, disposal and AUV taxi roles, the MCM toolbox provides powerful and robust autonomous solutions for the full breadth of.
All payloads are designed for packaging and transport in 20' ISO containers and, along with the ARCIMS USV, are fully road, sea and air transportable.
Capabilities
Autonomous mine countermeasure operations represent a significant advancement in maritime security, combining modern technology with operational flexibility to address underwater threats efficiently. These systems are designed to perform a range of critical tasks, including minesweeping, mine hunting, and the identification and disposal of underwater mines. By leveraging autonomous platforms, navies can reduce the risks associated with traditional manned operations, improve mission effectiveness, and respond rapidly to evolving threats.
MCM operations have evolved significantly in recent years, at the forefront of these advancements are AUVs, which have become essential tools for modern MCM missions. AUVs conduct a wide range of underwater tasks, including mine detection, classification, and identification, all while operating independently of traditional manned platforms.
A key strength of contemporary MCM systems is their fast re-role capability between payloads. This flexibility enables operators to quickly adapt to changing missions by swapping sensors, sonar systems, or other mission-specific equipment.
MCM missions can be operated from a Portable Command Centre or deployed from a mothership. The Portable Command Centre is a compact, mobile facility, allowing mission planning, real-time monitoring, and post-mission analysis to be conducted from virtually any location, whether onshore or afloat. This ensures MCM operations can be rapidly established and sustained in diverse environments, supporting both planned and contingency missions. When deployed from a mothership, AUVs and their support systems can be launched and recovered without the need for dedicated mine countermeasure vessels, offering significant flexibility and cost-effectiveness.
USPs
The MCM toolbox represents a significant leap forward in maritime security. Through full autonomy, multi-influence minesweeping, leading mine neutralisation technology (SeaFox), global operational experience, and sensor integration, the toolbox provides navies with the tools needed to effectively counter the threat of naval mines and ensure safe passage for maritime traffic.
