Autonomous underwater mine warfare could become easier with French firm’s AI-powered system

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Autonomous underwater mine warfare could become easier with French firm’s AI-powered system
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Developed by Thales, the Expeditionary PathMaster can empower navies to act fast, secure critical infrastructure, and dominate expeditionary and amphibious operations.

A French company has introduced a system boosted by AI, to conduct full mine countermeasures missions anywhere in the world. Called Expeditionary PathMaster, the system is a scalable and interoperable solution, ready to go from harbour to open sea – and can be operated from the shore, from a rib, a mine hunting ship or any platform.

Developed by Thales, the system can empower navies to act fast, secure critical infrastructure, and dominate expeditionary and amphibious operations.Mine countermeasures have become a key discipline to ensure sovereignty“As seas become increasingly contested and navies face unexpected threats and challenges, mine countermeasures have become a key discipline to ensure the sovereignty and safety of critical infrastructures and sea lines of communication,” said Sébastien Guérémy, Vice President of Underwater Systems, Thales. “At Thales, we’re ahead of the curve. Expeditionary PathMaster is a turnkey game-changer: modular, scalable, and powered by artificial intelligence. We’re bringing navies the digital transformation and dronisation that give them the decisive edge -today and tomorrow.”Delivered to the Marine Nationale, the system can integrate third-party assets , Remote Operated Vehicle and conventional mine hunters), on an expeditionary portable operation centre, with the Lithuanian navy.Manned and autonomous mine warfareThales’ Mi-Map sonar analysis application uses AI to process sonar data up to four times faster than with conventional tools, making it possible to locate underwater mines with greater precision than ever before with 99% exact classification. The M-Cube mission management system harnesses AI to manage multiple parallel sonar analysis sessions with MiMap, providing real-time updates on session progress and detected objects, according to a press release.With Expeditionary PathMaster, Thales claims that it has set the standard in cyber-secure, manned and autonomous mine warfare – keeping naval forces one step ahead.Based on an innovative expeditionary portable operations centre , the solution enables naval forces to conduct a full mine countermeasures mission anywhere in the worldThales’ Expeditionary PathMaster allows a unique hybrid mine warfare capacity, which integrates manned and unmanned assets, including third-party assets.Another important aspect of the Expeditionary PathMaster is its role in expeditionary warfare, where forces are deployed quickly into unfamiliar regions with minimal existing support. In such scenarios, mobility becomes a decisive factor. The PathMaster capability ensures that supply lines remain open and that troops can maneuver effectively, which directly impacts mission success. It also supports humanitarian missions, where rapid access to disaster-stricken or remote areas is critical.The Expeditionary PathMaster represents a blend of engineering, navigation, and operational planning designed to maintain momentum in challenging environments. By enabling reliable movement and access, it plays a crucial role in both combat and non-combat operations where terrain and infrastructure pose significant challenges.

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