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Robot vessels take on the dangerous work of mine hunting

Autonomous vessels and underwater robots are helping navies detect mines faster and with fewer sailors, as crews of about 80 are replaced by teams of 20.

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The conflict in the Gulf is an opportunity for the US to test its autonomous mine-hunting systems.

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Robots equipped with sonar and artificial intelligence search for mines in the Strait of Ormuz, where the underwater threat adds uncertainty to a navigation already exposed to attacks. The autonomous systems reduce the need to send crews to dangerous areas, although they cannot alone demonstrate that a route is mine-free.

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Breaking Defense broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
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