The world's best minesweepers haven't left port -- yet. Japan's JMSDF has 19 dedicated mine countermeasures ships. The US Navy has zero in the Gulf. Iran is mining Hormuz right now. On Wednesday, Takaichi sits across from Trump. The irony: the constitution stopping Japan was written by America.
https://gyokuro.dev/en/posts/28-minesweeper-question/

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The World's Best Minesweepers Haven't Left Port -- Yet

Japan has the one capability the Hormuz coalition lacks most. The legal architecture exists. The existential case is overwhelming. The only variable is political will.

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Norwegian Navy Receives Patria Sonac ACS for USV-Based Minesweeping

Patria SONAC ACS is a compact acoustic sweep system for USV-based minesweeping.

Norwegian Navy Receives Patria Sonac ACS for USV-Based Minesweeping

Patria SONAC ACS is a compact acoustic sweep system for USV-based minesweeping.

European Defence Agency Launches Phase 3 of Modular Lightweight Minesweeping Project:
The project aims to develop modular lightweight minesweeping systems using autonomous and remotely operated USVs.

https://www.defensemirror.com/news/37185/European_Defence_Agency_Launches_Phase_3_of_Modular_Lightweight_Minesweeping_Project

#EDA #MLMNG #Minesweeping #USV #EuropeanDefense #MaritimeDefense

European Defence Agency Launches Phase 3 of Modular Lightweight Minesweeping Project

The project aims to develop modular lightweight minesweeping systems using autonomous and remotely operated USVs.

European Defence Agency Launches Phase 3 of Modular Lightweight Minesweeping Project:
The project aims to develop modular lightweight minesweeping systems using autonomous and remotely operated USVs.

https://www.defensemirror.com/news/37185/European_Defence_Agency_Launches_Phase_3_of_Modular_Lightweight_Minesweeping_Project

#EDA #MLMNG #Minesweeping #USV #EuropeanDefense #MaritimeDefense

European Defence Agency Launches Phase 3 of Modular Lightweight Minesweeping Project

The project aims to develop modular lightweight minesweeping systems using autonomous and remotely operated USVs.