mines

USAF Test Launches Long-Range Guided Sea Mine From B-52 Bomber

The US Air Force tested a B-52H Stratofortress bomber equipped with inert QuickStrike Extended Range mines off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii.

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US Navy Mine Countermeasures Package Ready for Use

The US Navy's new mine countermeasures systems can now take on various naval missions after achieving initial operational capability.

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US Navy Taps Textron for Non-Towed Mine Countermeasure Technology

The US Office of Naval Research has contracted Textron to develop a non-towed mine sweeping payload technology.

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US Army Tests Self-Destruct Capability of Top Attack Munition

The US Army has evaluated the self-destruct capability of a next-generation top attack munition at the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona.

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Denmark, Finland Team Up for Joint Naval Mine Development

Denmark-based SH Defence has signed a memorandum of agreement with Finnish companies DA-Group and Forcit Defence for a joint sea mine project.

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Ukraine to Receive Route Opening Mine Plows

Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft and Pearson Engineering have signed a contract to provide route-opening mine plows to Ukraine.

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Australia to Buy ‘Smart’ Sea Mines as China Deterrence: Report

Australia will reportedly soon buy sea mines worth up to $712 million to help deter potential Chinese aggression.

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Thales Showcases Mine Countermeasures System With NATO

Thales has demonstrated two mine countermeasures (MCM) systems for NATO forces and industry partners in Portugal.

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Saab Receives Life Extension Contract for Swedish Koster Minehunters

Sweden has awarded Saab a $33.8 million contract to provide life extension services for two Swedish Navy Koster-class minehunter vessels.

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US Army Begins Production of New Air-Launched Anti-Tank Landmines

The US Army has begun production of new anti-tank landmines that are launched from the air, according to a report by Breaking Defense.

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