Published Resources Details Journal Article

Author
Scott, R.
Title
MO2015 charts path for future MCM
In
Jane's Defence Weekly
Imprint
vol. 34, no. 5, 2 August 2000, pp. 27-29
Description

Accession No.1160

Abstract


A NATO study has outlined a future vision for naval mine countermeasures (MCM) that will see advanced unmanned vehicles and large command-and-control ships playing an increasingly important role. It has also underlined a continued need for dedicated MCM assets,noting that organic or 'in-stride' systems 'will not be able to meet the majority needs.'

Eight MCM capability shortfalls were defined. The problems were:
• Drifting mines.
• Short-tethered mines in deeper water.
• Safe minehunting.
• MCM in shallow water/in-stride with amphibious forces.
• Buried mines.
• Concealed mines.
• Covert reconnaissance; and mines containing range-detection firing systems."