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Navy picks three firms for mine countermeasure development
Original: Navy selects 3 companies to develop mine countermeasure technology
The US Navy has selected three companies to develop new mine countermeasure technology, according to Navy Times. The programme aims to improve the Navy's ability to detect and neutralise naval mines, a longstanding threat to shipping and amphibious operations. Details on the companies, contract values and timelines were not disclosed in the initial report.
Why now: Growing naval competition and recent maritime mine threats have renewed attention on countermeasure programmes.
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