DefenceTalkDefenceTalkOKINAWA, Japan — Mine warfare forces from the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) started Mine Warfare Exercise (MIWEX) 2JA 2020 off the coast of northern Japan, July 20. “Working with our JMSDF allies to keep our mine countermeasure skills sharp is absolutely essential,” said Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, commander of Expeditionary Strike […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-navy-japan-msdf-flex-mine-warfare-capabilities-during-exercise-2ja-75967/

Critical technology for “in-stride” mine countermeasure mission Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) delivered its 10th AN/AQS-20C minehunting sonar system to the U.S. Navy. The sonar-towed body was officially transferred to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division. The system – which is the program of record for the Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship mine countermeasure mission […]

DefenceTalkRaytheon Company (RTN) is working closely with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) – Division Newport to enhance the features of the company’s AN/AQS-20A minehunting sonar. Together, the team is analyzing the system’s synthetic aperture sonar to fully optimize its ability to capture and process high- and low-resolution images of mine threats undersea. “Extending our […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raytheon-and-us-navy-collaborate-to-optimize-minehunting-sonar-65222/

DefenceTalkRaytheon has been awarded $35.5 million to provide the U.S. Navy with AN/AQS-20A minehunting sonar systems and equipment. The system leverages advanced sonar technologies to support the Navy’s critical minehunting missions, ensuring safe access and passage for military and civilian vessels on the world’s oceans and waterways. Deployed from the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) as […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raytheon-awarded-minehunting-sonar-contract-58922/