Development of Unmanned Mine Disposal Vehicle Using Domestic Technology

[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter]The 'Unmanned Mine Disposal Vehicle-II' that quickly removes mines installed underwater has been developed with domestic technology and has been put into service.

On the 29th, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration announced that the 'Unmanned Mine Disposal Vehicle-II' was developed by the domestic small and medium enterprise Daeyang Electric Industry Co., Ltd. and has begun deployment to the Navy. It performs missions to quickly and safely remove mines installed in ports, sea traffic routes, and landing coasts. It is an underwater unmanned system developed by applying excellent civilian marine robot technology to defense.

The Unmanned Mine Disposal Vehicle-II is deployed after a mine disposal ship detects mines with a sonar detector. It moves by remote control to identify the mines, installs explosives for mine disposal, and neutralizes the mines. Its operation time has increased compared to equipment previously imported and used from overseas.

It can operate in all waters around the Korean Peninsula even under strong currents, and if the cable connecting the unmanned mine disposal vehicle and the ship is cut, it can autonomously navigate back. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration explained that imported equipment had become worn out due to long-term operation and maintenance issues, leading to the demand for the introduction of a new unmanned mine disposal vehicle.

Since the newly introduced unmanned mine disposal vehicle was developed with domestic technology, it is expected to be advantageous for subsequent logistics and maintenance support.

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