Rheinmetall Consortium Launches Upgrade for Italian Army Anti-Tank Mines
Rheinmetall and Italy have signed a memorandum of understanding to modernize “hundreds of thousands” of MATS anti-tank mines in the Italian Army’s stockpile.
US Navy Eyes More Hammerhead Mines to Counter Enemy Submarines
The US Navy is seeking to increase its inventory of Hammerhead underwater mines under an existing contract with General Dynamics Mission Systems.
UK Mulls Sending Minehunter Drones to Strait of Hormuz
The UK is considering deploying minehunting unmanned surface vessels to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz as tensions disrupt a vital global oil route.
Milrem Transforms THeMIS UGV Into a Stand-Off Minefield Breacher
KNDS’ THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle can now clear anti-personnel mines and obstacles remotely from a distance, thanks to a cutting-edge new module.
New Turkish Mine-Clearing System Blasts Minefields With 400-Kg Rocket Charge
ALPAY is a mine-clearance system, clearing 10-meter-wide corridors out to 100 meters with 99 percent reliability, and operating in all weather and terrain.
South Korea Takes Delivery of First Laser Minehunting System From Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman has supplied the first Airborne Laser Mine Detection System to South Korea, a move aimed at boosting the country’s ability to find and clear naval mines.
North Korean Troops Aid Russian Demining Operations in Kursk
North Korean military engineers are helping Russian forces clear mines in the Kursk region, according to acting governor Alexander Khinshtein.
Poland Debuts Bluszcz, a Hybrid Mine Layer Built for Stealth and Autonomy
Poland’s defense industry has rolled out Bluszcz, a hybrid unmanned-manned mine-laying vehicle designed to rapidly seed minefields while keeping soldiers out of harm’s way.
S.Korea’s Indigenous Minesweeping Helicopter Conducts Maiden Flight
South Korea has carried out the first flight of its domestically-made mine countermeasures rotary wing aircraft prototype in South Gyeongsang Province.
Zelensky Signs Decree for Ukraine’s Withdrawal From Anti-Landmine Treaty
Ukraine's President Zelensky signed a decree putting his war-torn country on track to leave the anti-landmine Ottawa Convention.
Kership Launches Third Belgian Navy City-Class MCM Vessel
French company Kership has launched the third City-class mine countermeasures vessel for the Belgian Navy in Lorient.
Latvia Parliament Votes to Withdraw From Landmines Treaty
Latvian lawmakers voted Wednesday to quit a treaty banning anti-personnel mines, as the Baltic state bordering Russia seeks to reinforce its security amid the Ukraine war.
Blast Kills Lebanese Soldier Dismantling Mines in Tunnel in South
Lebanon's army said a soldier was killed and three others wounded Monday in an explosion in the country's south, where President Joseph Aoun said they had been dismantling mines in a tunnel.
UK Introduces Remote-Controlled Mine-Clearing Machine
The British Army has introduced the “Weevil,” a remote-controlled robotic system to clear mines and explosives more efficiently.
Textron to Provide US Navy With Software, Payload for Counter-Mine Vehicle
The US Navy has contracted Textron Systems to provide software updates and payload integration on the mine countermeasures unmanned surface vehicle.
US Navy Accepts Anti-Mine USVs From Bollinger
Bollinger Shipyards has handed over the first mine countermeasures unmanned surface vehicles to the US Navy as part of a contract signed in 2022.
Japanese Navy Commissions Final Awaji Minesweeper
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has commissioned its fourth and final Awaji-class minesweeping vessel in Tsurumi-ki, Yokohama.
Taiwan Seeks Supplier for Six More Mine-Laying Vessels
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense is seeking a contractor to build six more Min Jiang-class mine-laying vessels starting this year until 2027.
US Navy Advances Mine-Hunting Tech With $38M in New Contracts
The US Navy has invested in multiple projects to support its Littoral Combat Ship Mine Countermeasures development.
Sea Mine Found on Turkey’s Black Sea Coast Near Istanbul
A sea mine was discovered floating off Turkey's Black Sea coast northeast of Istanbul, state news agency reported.
US Navy Buys Textron Minesweeper System
The US Navy has awarded Textron Systems a contract of up to $106 million for Mine Sweeping Payload Delivery Systems.
Myanmar Led World in Landmine Victims in 2023: Monitor
Landmines and unexploded munitions killed more people in Myanmar than any other country in 2023, a monitor estimates 1,000 dead or wounded.
More Than 40 Countries Vow to Aid Ukraine’s Demining Efforts
Dozens of countries committed to help clear war-torn Ukraine of massive amounts of mines and explosives, which contaminate nearly a quarter of its territory.
Raytheon’s Barracuda Naval Mine Killer Aces First Hydrodynamic Test
Raytheon’s Barracuda Mine Neutralization System has successfully completed its first hydrodynamic test, bringing it closer to full-scale production and fielding.
