South Korea to Develop AI-Based Naval Mine Detection System

Published on December 21, 2023



South Korea’s Hanwha Systems is looking to enhance the country’s naval mine detection capability by developing a new system that leverages artificial intelligence (AI).

In partnership with the Defense Rapid Acquisition Technology Research Institute (DRATRI), the company said it will invest 28 billion won ($21.6 million) and up to two years in research and development of the automatic naval system.

With the help of AI, the new tech will work to develop a system that quickly and accurately detects and neutralizes concealed mines in complex marine environments.

Read More: https://www.thedefensepost.com/2023/12/21/south-korea-mine-detection/

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