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] In 2023, South Korea became the second country to operate Archerfish when Korea Aerospace Industries awarded BAE Systems a contract to provide a complete mine countermeasure capability, which will form part of the Republic of Korea Navy’s new anti-mine helicopter fleet.[3]

References
  1. "Archerfish: fishing for mines". www.naval-technology.com. 25 July 2016. 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.
  3. Vavasseur, Xavier (2023-06-12). "BAE Systems secures major Archerfish contract with KAI". Naval News. Retrieved 2023-07-04.


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