Uncrewed maritime vessels handle perilous mine-hunting tasks

Navigating routes like the Strait of Hormuz remains highly dangerous due to the lurking threat of modern sea mines, which can severely damage passing ships. Traditionally, locating these hazards required specialist mine-hunting vessels staffed by large crews of sailors. To address recruitment challenges and remove personnel from danger, defense groups and military forces are deploying autonomous surface and underwater vehicles. These portable robot systems utilize advanced sonar and AI to scan the seabed while being monitored from the shore by far fewer personnel.