PathMaster: unmanned mine countermeasures solutions

Ensuring safe and uncrewed navigation in mine-contested waters

Naval
Defence
Mine warfare

With ever-evolving maritime threats, Thales delivers advanced uncrewed capabilities to safeguard sea lanes, support the security of naval operations and address the challenges of seabed warfare.

OUR STRENGTHS IN MINE COUNTERMEASURES

1st operational system

The MMCM programme represents a revolution in Maritime Mine CounterMeasures, combining autonomous drones and high-performance sonars, reducing human risks while increasing operational efficiency. This system is delivered and deployed, with a scalable design that allows its capabilities to be adapted to the needs of the forces within the French Navy and the Royal Navy.

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Data management

Explore cutting-edge algorithms and systems that rapidly transform raw data into strategic information, thanks to big data management and artificial intelligence. The result: fewer false positives, faster classification, shortened mission duration, operational performance and faster decision-making.

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Modular solutions

Thanks to our open system-of-systems approach, combining performance, modularity and scalability, we offer agile solutions tailored to each type of mission, while maintaining the same mission management core and sonar data analysis.
Interoperable & interchangeable

Thanks to its open and consistent architecture, PathMaster MMS can integrate any assets (UxVs, payloads and software) from Thales portfolio or 3rd parties while remaining fully aligned and compatible with NATO doctrine.
Safe and secure

Our mine countermeasures are cybersecure by design, certified in 2024 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) with Degree 3 Autonomy, ensuring resilient, safe, and reliable operations in complex maritime environments.

Advanced MCM solution tailored for Navies

PathMaster by Thales is an advanced, open-architecture solution for Navies, enhancing mine countermeasures and hydrographic operations ship and shore. This scalable, uncrewed Mine Warfare System uses AI for safer, faster missions with high detection rates. Backed by 60+ years of expertise, it meets NATO standards, integrates evolving tech, and minimizes complexity.

Thales offers tailored uncrewed operation solutions for diverse environments up to Sea State 4. Using proven systems like Franco-British MMCM programme or custom tools, we ensure seamless plug-and-play integration. With PathMaster, navies enhance uncrewed capabilities in mine countermeasures.

OUR CAPABILITIES IN MINE COUNTERMEASURES

Mission management is crucial in MCM, enhancing planning, monitoring, and situational awareness. M-Cube supports this by integrating real-time marine data and AI, for efficient Command and Control. Open architecture enables the easy integration of remote systems, making it a key tool for naval strategies. And carefully summarised information enables operators to make faster decisions in a complex tactical environment.

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Explore high-resolution, multi-aspect imaging that delivers three views in a single pass—a capability unique to SAMDIS, a cutting-edge system showcasing Thales' technological leadership. SAMDIS operates on various platforms, such as the towed TSAM sonar for real-time analysis or AUVs, ensuring interoperability and mission flexibility. It excels in target discrimination, minimizing false alarms.

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Pathmaster: our mines counter measures solutions

THREATS

3 types of mines:

(a) Drifting mine

(b) Seabed mine

SOLUTIONS

DCL - IN method to counter mines:

D – Detection

C – Classification

L – Localisation

3 steps carried out using the MOAS on board the USV and the SAMDIS (sonar) on board the TSAM (in real-time) or an AUV. These sonar data are transmitted to the operator in the operation center (POC, ePOc, VOC, SOC).

I – Identification of a potential mine by deploying a visual capability: either a clearance diver or a robot equipped with a camera (ROV) operated by a remote operator.

N – Neutralisation: destruction of the threat by activating a charge placed on or near the mine either by a clearance diver or by an ROV. Triggered remotely.

Pathmaster: our mines counter measures solutions THREATS 3 types of mines: (a) Drifting mine (b) Seabed mine (c) Moored mine SOLUTIONS DCL - IN method to counter mines: D – Detection C – Classification L – Localisation 3 steps carried out using the MOAS on board the USV and the SAMDIS (sonar) on board the TSAM (in real-time) or an AUV. These sonar data are transmitted to the operator in the operation center (POC, ePOc, VOC, SOC). I – Identification of a potential mine by deploying a visual capab — © Thales

HIGHLIGHT OF OUR PATHMASTER SOLUTION

Defence
Naval
Mine warfare

Singapore Navy Deploys Thales' Smart Mine-Hunting Technology

Thales will deliver its AI-powered, cyber-secured Pathmaster mine countermeasure system to the Singapore Navy, featuring TSAS, MiMap, and M-Cube, backed by local support hub.

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