Airborne Mine Neutralization System

Abstract

AMNS will provide the MH-60S helicopter with the capability to neutralize bottom, near surface and moored mines using an expendable mine neutralization device. The AMNS was tested on the MH-53E helicopter to prove out the neutralization effectiveness. The system will be deployed from the MH-60S helicopter as part of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Mission Module. This capability will be of critical importance in littoral zones, confined straits, choke points, near surface and the Amphibious Objective Area (AOA). Development of an Untethered Launch and Handling System (LHS) for AMNS will occur in FY12-FY14. The system will be deployed from the MH-60S helicopter and will provide organic airborne mine defense as part of Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Mine Warfare Mission Module. This capability will be of critical importance in littoral zones, confined straits, choke points, and the Amphibious Objective Area (AOA).

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Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2013
Source ID
2473_0604373N_5_1319_PB_2013

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