Finding and disposing of mines lurking on the sea floor is dangerous and difficult work. The US Navy wants robotic crawlers capable of descending to nearly 2,000 feet underwater to do this. The ...

The US Navy is now looking at artificial intelligence-powered drones to automatically detect enemy threats after a series of successful tests proved it is twice as fast in detecting underwater mines.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On April 19, Nauticus Robotics announced that its work on the ...

In an unprecedented move, China is mulling over the idea of transforming a perilous stretch of water into a lethal minefield to ensnare enemy submarines. This article delves into the strategic, ...

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, within the conference "Depth of Security – 2025," developed a framework concept for underwater mine clearance in Ukraine, the press service of the Ministry of ...

An Exail K-Ster C vehicle approaches a sea mine in this artist's rendering of the technology. (Exail image) MILAN — The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has placed a new order for underwater robots ...

CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — Northrop Grumman has been contracted to provide technical support for South Korea’s upcoming naval minesweeping helicopter, the company announced in a news release Monday ...

A new underwater mine disposal vehicle has been deployed to the Navy in a move expected to boost safety and operational capabilities, the arms procurement agency said Tuesday. The vehicle, developed ...

The Navy’s Knifefish underwater mine hunting drone recently helped identify and destroy a number of mine-hunting targets in a key test of the system off the coast of Boston, service officials said.