AN/WLD-1 Remote Minehunting System
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The Lockheed Martin AN/WLD-1 RMS (Remote Minehunting System) is a remotely controlled minesweeping system to be operated by surface warships. It consists of an unmanned semisubmersible vehicle, which tows a sonar array, and control infrastructure aboard the parent ship.[1] The unmanned semisubmersible vehicle used is the US Navy Snorkeler-Class Unmanned Surface Vehicle.[2]
| AN/WLD-1 | |
|---|---|
Remote Multi-Mission Vehicle component of RMS |
History
In 2013, the system completed developmental testing, and was found to meet "reliability, suitability and effectiveness requirements".[3]
The system has been installed on the Littoral Combat Ship and the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers USS Pinckney, USS Momsen, and USS Bainbridge.[4][5]
See also
- Joint Electronics Type Designation System – Unclassified designation system for United States military electronic equipment
- List of military electronics of the United States
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