Thales is delighted with this delivery, based on cutting-edge drone technology, marking a new era in mine countermeasures. Congratulations to all the partners involved, and to the French Navy for now operating such an advanced system.
OCCAR Delivers First MMCM System to France Paris/France 19 December, 2024 – OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) is proud to announce the delivery of the first #MMCM System to #France. This is the beginning of a new story in the art of underwater mine disposal. The first milestone was reached in 2021 with the delivery of two prototypes/demonstrators to France and the UK shortly after its production launch. Industry, National Experts, Managers and OCCAR faced a number of challenges during the development of this cutting-edge technology, which will ultimately allow the rapid destruction of sea mines in a more cost effective and safer manner than in the past, successfully avoiding human intervention during dangerous operations. The French Navy (Marine Nationale) has been trained and is now ready further develop this new concept, using this technology of drones remotely controlled from a Portable Operation Centre. This First Capability will allow the French Navy to conduct operations in complex environments including uncrewed sonar survey missions up to sea state 4 to maintain precise mapping of the sea floor. Story OCCAR Images OCCAR and “Thales © Eloi Stichelbaut Polaryse”.