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First Uncrewed Mine Countermeasures Vessel Delivered To UK Royal Navy
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA))
LONDON, March 14 (KUNA) -- Delivery of the first end-to-end autonomous UK mine hunting vessel, known as "Ariadne", will boost as Royal Navy capabilities, said the UK Ministry of Defence on Friday.
The vessel was designed and manufactured in the UK under a آ£184 million deal with Thales UK, a ministry statement quoted Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry, Rt Hon Maria Eagle MP as saying.
"his delivery marks a significant milestone in our mine-hunting capabilities and the autonomous technology will keep Britain and our Royal Navy sailors safer by identifying & removing mines," he addedd.
It has also supported hundreds of skilled jobs across UK industry, a clear demonstration that defence is an engine for economic growth," he remarked.
The new technology enables mines to be detected rapidly and eliminates the need for sailors to enter dangerous mined areas, according to the statement.
The programme forms part of a joint UK-France initiative with a total contract value of آ£361 million, managed by the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR). (end)
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The vessel was designed and manufactured in the UK under a آ£184 million deal with Thales UK, a ministry statement quoted Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry, Rt Hon Maria Eagle MP as saying.
"his delivery marks a significant milestone in our mine-hunting capabilities and the autonomous technology will keep Britain and our Royal Navy sailors safer by identifying & removing mines," he addedd.
It has also supported hundreds of skilled jobs across UK industry, a clear demonstration that defence is an engine for economic growth," he remarked.
The new technology enables mines to be detected rapidly and eliminates the need for sailors to enter dangerous mined areas, according to the statement.
The programme forms part of a joint UK-France initiative with a total contract value of آ£361 million, managed by the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR). (end)
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