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.
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.
Norway Accepts Acoustic Minesweepers From Patria
The Royal Norwegian Navy has taken delivery of new acoustic minesweeping systems from the Finnish firm Patria.
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.
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.
Exail to Supply Unmanned Demining Solutions to Belgian Military
The Belgian Armed Forces has awarded a contract to multinational defense technology firm Exail for unmanned demining solutions.
Rheinmetall Demos ‘Keiler’ Next-Gen Mine Clearing Vehicle
Rheinmetall has demonstrated the capabilities of its Keiler Next Generation tactical armored breaching vehicle.
Europe Launches Third Phase of Next-Gen Minesweeping Capability
The European Defence Agency has launched the $10 million third phase of the Modular Lightweight Minesweeping Next Generation project.
