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Royal Australian Navy Huon-class minehunters docked in a harbor on a cloudy day.

Australia's Mine Countermeasures Capability Eroding

Australia's ability to tackle sea mines has taken a hit, with its dedicated mine countermeasures force dwindling from six to just two ageing vessels, now barely holding on as a viable defence capability. The Royal Australian Navy has been forced to rely on a skeletal fleet, leaving a gaping gap in its coastal defence strategy.

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Naval personnel interact with console at Busan Naval Base surrounded by mine warfare technology.

South Korea Deploys AI in Manned-Unmanned Mine Warfare Test

The Republic of Korea Navy and Hanwha Systems just took AI-powered mine warfare to the next level with a groundbreaking test at Busan Naval Base, seamlessly integrating crewed and uncrewed maritime forces to outsmart enemy mines. This game-changing trial proved the power of AI in optimizing operations and clearing a path to safer seas.

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