LIG Nex1 to Develop 'Underwater Autonomous Mine Detection System'

Conceptual diagram of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV). / Provided by LIG Nex1

[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter] LIG Nex1 is participating in the 'Underwater Autonomous Mine Detection System (AUV) Development' project to enhance the Navy's mine countermeasure capabilities.

On the 9th, LIG Nex1 announced that it had signed a contract with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration for the 'Underwater Autonomous Mine Detection System Development' project. The contract amount is approximately 12 billion KRW, and system development is scheduled to proceed until 2023.

The 'Underwater Autonomous Mine Detection System' refers to an underwater unmanned vehicle capable of autonomously navigating to pre-planned locations underwater to detect mines laid underwater and perform surveillance and reconnaissance missions on underwater objects. It is utilized by countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom during mine clearance operations to detect and remove enemy mines laid in the ocean, aiming to minimize human and material damage.

LIG Nex1 explained that once this weapon system is developed, it is expected to significantly contribute not only to the Navy's safe and rapid execution of mine countermeasure operations but also to the enhancement of research and development (R&D) capabilities in the field of underwater unmanned systems.

Kim Ji-chan, CEO of LIG Nex1, stated, "LIG Nex1 has been striving for the research, development, and localization of various weapon systems encompassing Sensor to Shooter for maritime weapon systems," adding, "We will do our best by concentrating the company's capabilities to contribute to the revolutionary advancement of maritime unmanned systems."

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