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Royal Navy Unveils £25M Autonomous Minesweeping Revolution

7/6/2025

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The Royal Navy has embraced a groundbreaking leap in technology with the introduction of SWEEP, its first autonomous minesweeping system, crafted by TKMS Atlas UK Ltd. This £25 million innovation not only bolsters mine countermeasures but also prioritizes crew safety through remote operation, heralding a new era of modernization in naval defense since 2005.

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The Royal Navy has embraced a groundbreaking leap in technology with the introduction of SWEEP, its first autonomous minesweeping system, crafted by TKMS Atlas UK Ltd. This £25 million innovation not only bolsters mine countermeasures but also prioritizes crew safety through remote operation, heralding a new era of modernization in naval defense since 2005.