Archerfish is a remote-controlled underwater mine neutraliser that is manufactured by BAE Systems Maritime Services.[1] Archerfish used uses sonar and video to find sea mines and fires a warhead with a shaped charge to destroy them, reducing the need for human beings to enter minefields.
Service history[]
Archerfish is currently in service with the US Navy.[2]
References[]
- ↑ "Archerfish: fishing for mines". https://www.naval-technology.com/features/featurearcherfish-fishing-for-mines-4951219/.
- ↑ Allison, George (2020-09-21). "BAE awarded £87m contract by the US to deliver Archerfish mine neutralisers" (in en-GB). https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bae-awarded-87m-contract-by-the-us-to-deliver-archerfish-mine-neutralisers/.
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