Archerfish expendable mine neutraliser

Archerfish is a remote-controlled underwater mine neutraliser that is manufactured by BAE Systems Maritime Services.[1] Archerfish uses sonar and video to find sea mines, then 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
  1. "Archerfish: fishing for mines". www.naval-technology.com. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
  2. Allison, George (2020-09-21). "BAE awarded £87m contract by the US to deliver Archerfish mine neutralisers". Retrieved 2020-11-13.


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