Underwater robotics technology company, Exail, has been selected to participate in the European Extended Mine Counter Measures (E=MCM) project.
The objective of the consortium project, led by Naval Group Belgium, is to integrate new functionalities into the next-generation toolbox (toolbox 2.0), which are intended to effectively address the multifaceted threats posed by drifting, tethered, buried and the latest in modern mines.
“We are thrilled to have been selected as a key contributor to the E=MCM project. Exail brings extensive technological expertise to the forefront of the E=MCM project,” said Alain Fidani, partnership and innovation funding director.
“Collaborating closely with Naval Group and other consortium partners, Exail will play a pivotal role in developing state-of-the-art technologies to counter maritime current and new mine threats effectively and deliver impactful solutions that strengthen Europe’s defense.”
Next generation
Toolbox 2.0 will go beyond the current new generation stand-off MCM Toolbox that Exail is developing and will be delivering as part of the replacement of the current MCM capabilities for the Belgian and Dutch navies.
Leveraging scalable unmanned autonomous systems and intelligent platforms developed by Exail’s teams in both France and Belgium, the new functionalities and improvements will be smoothly integrated into Exail’s MCM ToolBox offer, enhancing operational efficiency and optimising MCM operations.
Exail is a leading high-tech industrial company specialising in cutting-edge robotics, maritime, navigation, aerospace and photonics technologies.
