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USVs
for Mine
Countermeasures
Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Detecting and neutralizing naval mines is essential for protecting homeland security and ensuring the safe passage of commercial and military vessels.
As underwater mine technology evolves, so does the need for safer and more efficient Mine Countermeasure (MCM) operations. Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) enable stand-off and safe operations from land, dedicated ships, or ships of opportunity. Exail’s Inspector USVs, provides autonomous and remote capacities for MCM operations.
INSPECTOR USVS: keeping crew safe from the MINEFIELD
Thanks to a combination of advanced technology, speed, endurance, versatility, and efficiency, Exail's USVs are well-equipped for the most demanding MCM missions. The Inspector range, featuring embedded payloads and seamless integration with other Exail drones, supports various MCM operations (detecting, classifying, and neutralizing naval mines and underwater threats) while keeping personnel out of the danger zone.
Key benefits
Built to operate reliably in challenging and harsh environmental conditions, ensuring consistent performance
Allows for safe deployement and retrieval in the most demanding conditions from the mothership.
Flexible and customizable equipment to adapt to various mission requirements by easily swapping or adding specialized tools or sensors.
Equipped with GPS and INS navigation systems, USBL for underwater vehicle positioning, Line of sight and over the horizon communication systems, Lidar, AIS, Radar, EO/IR camera.
Deployable from a port, a shore base, or a ship, and operable in remotely controlled mode, supervised mode or autonomously.
f+Features an A.I based software for autonomous navigation and obstacle avoidance, compliant with COLREGs regulations.
Versatile USVs to detect & neutralize mines
 |  Inspector 90 |  Inspector 125 |
|---|---|---|
Dimensions | 9.20 x 2.91 with fenders | 12.33 x 4.20 with fenders |
Endurance | Up to 24 hours | Up to 40 hours |
Max speed | Up to 20 knots | Up to 20 knots |
Payload | Mine Identification and Disposal systems, seaflool survey sensors, costal protection effectors, ISR sensors | Towed sonar, AUV with LARS, MOAS, USBL, Mine Identification and Disposal systems, force protection & clearance diver team |
Hull material | Marine Grade Aluminium | Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) |
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Why choose us?
Sea proven solutions
With trusted navy partners including the Belgian and Royal Dutch navies
Support & Training
A comprehensive support package encompassing training, maintenance, and provision of spare parts for seamless operations.
Interoperability
Versatile and compatible, Exail USVs host a full suite of mine-hunting assets (Exail or third-party): AUVs, ROVs, MIDS, minesweeping devices, and conventional SAS.
Dedicated Launch & Recovery Systems (LARS)
Exail has developed its own LARS systems for its A9-M and A18-M AUV as well as T-18M towed sonar.
