Archerfish combats the resistance of Insensitive munition mines to disposal whilst reducing resource outlays. Clearance time is lowered by a factor of 4 units and through life costs are also reduced due to the integration of the warhead and package.
Archerfish can be launched and operated from surface ships, helicopters and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). It is deployed from a launch ‘cradle’ with a fibre optic data link providing exacting command of the weapon. Through the use of high frequency sonar and low light video data, Archerfish will identify mine threats and then emit a shaped charge warhead, initiating a full order detonation of the target.
Archerfish’s credentials are impressive. In service with the United States Navy as part of the MH60s helicopter Airborne Mine Neutralisation System (AMNS), it has been selected as the Common Neutraliser to ultimately equip all United States Navy Mine Countermeasure platforms.
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Type 26 frigate HMS Cardiff emerges on Govan skyline
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Construction begins on Royal Navy's fourth Type 26 frigate - HMS Birmingham
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BAE Systems delivers fifth and most advanced Astute submarine to the Royal Navy
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Construction starts on the third Dreadnought Class submarine
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BAE Systems makes skills investment in Barrow town centre
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Ex-forces team recreate Cockleshell Hero expedition for charity
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First Type 26 Frigate to enter the water for the first time
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BAE Systems awarded £4.2bn contract to build five more Type 26 frigates in Glasgow
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HMS Anson - the most advanced submarine ever built by BAE Systems - commissioned into the Royal Navy
The latest Astute class submarine to be built by BAE Systems, HMS Anson, was officially commissioned into the Royal Navy during a ceremony at BAE Systems' site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, today.
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Overview
Archerfish combats the resistance of Insensitive munition mines to disposal whilst reducing resource outlays. Clearance time is lowered by a factor of 4 units and through life costs are also reduced due to the integration of the warhead and package.
Archerfish can be launched and operated from surface ships, helicopters and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). It is deployed from a launch ‘cradle’ with a fibre optic data link providing exacting command of the weapon. Through the use of high frequency sonar and low light video data, Archerfish will identify mine threats and then emit a shaped charge warhead, initiating a full order detonation of the target.
Archerfish’s credentials are impressive. In service with the United States Navy as part of the MH60s helicopter Airborne Mine Neutralisation System (AMNS), it has been selected as the Common Neutraliser to ultimately equip all United States Navy Mine Countermeasure platforms. -
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Type 26 frigate HMS Cardiff emerges on Govan skyline
The forward end of HMS Cardiff, the second Type 26 City Class frigate, has emerged from BAE Systems’ ship build hall at Govan for the first time in an important moment for the programme to deliver the most advanced anti-submarine warfare capability available to the Royal Navy. -
Construction begins on Royal Navy's fourth Type 26 frigate - HMS Birmingham
Minister for Defence Procurement Alex Chalk attended the ceremony to officially begin construction on the future HMS Birmingham at BAE Systems’ Govan shipyard in Glasgow. -
BAE Systems delivers fifth and most advanced Astute submarine to the Royal Navy
HMS Anson, the fifth Astute class submarine, which BAE Systems has designed and built for the Royal Navy, has departed the Company's shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, and headed out to open sea for the first time. -
Construction starts on the third Dreadnought Class submarine
BAE Systems has today marked the start of construction of the third Dreadnought Class submarine, Warspite, at its shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. -
BAE Systems makes skills investment in Barrow town centre
BAE Systems has completed the purchase of a number of properties within Barrow-in-Furness town centre to support future growth plans. All of the properties, located in Portland Walk, are former retail outlets which require extensive refurbishment and renovation to convert them into a modern multi-use facility. -
Ex-forces team recreate Cockleshell Hero expedition for charity
A group of ex-servicemen are set to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Operation Frankton, a daring World War II mission, by retracing the kayaking route of ten Royal Marines to raise money for three Armed Forces charities. -
First Type 26 Frigate to enter the water for the first time
The first Type 26 City Class frigate, HMS GLASGOW, has begun the float off process, which will see her enter the water for the first time. -
BAE Systems awarded £4.2bn contract to build five more Type 26 frigates in Glasgow
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a £4.2bn contract to BAE Systems to manufacture the next five City Class Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy in Glasgow. -
HMS Anson - the most advanced submarine ever built by BAE Systems - commissioned into the Royal Navy
The latest Astute class submarine to be built by BAE Systems, HMS Anson, was officially commissioned into the Royal Navy during a ceremony at BAE Systems' site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, today.
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