Swedish mine countermeasures

Article Abstract:

The Swedish Mine Countermeasures force aim to determine the possible occurence of hostile mines and to reduce the danger of minelaying to protect its water territories. The unit uses different equipment to fulfill its missions. These include the LANDSORT Class MCMVs for minehunting, STYRSO MCMVs for minesweeping, self-propelled, acoustic magnetic minesweepers for remote operations and clearance divers.

Sweden

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Autonomous underwater vehicles: the upcoming solution for mine countermeasures

Article Abstract:

Unmanned underwater vehicles (both remotely operated unmanned, and AUV -autonomously operating vehicles) are analyzed for their varied tactical possibilities. The design of AUVs is detailed.

World, Product specifications

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Beginning of frame welding of the first Greek U-214

Article Abstract:

A ceremony including an episcopal Orthodox Consecration marked the beginning of welding on the first of 3 class-214 submarines for the Hellenic Navy.

Greece, National Security, Shipbuilding & Repair, Naval Facilities & Commands NEC, Product development, Defense industry, Shipbuilding industry, Weapons systems, Submarine boats, Greece. Hellenic Navy, U-214 (Submarine)

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