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Thales has unveiled a new artificial intelligence-based system designed to enhance naval countermeasure operations.
The Expeditionary PathMaster is a portable and scalable capability that allows navies to detect and neutralise sea mines using both crewed and uncrewed platforms.
It is built on an expeditionary portable operations centre, allowing it to be deployed from a range of platforms.
The system integrates existing technologies, including Thales’ M-Cube mission management software and Mi-Map sonar analysis tools, into a single operational framework. These tools use artificial intelligence to process sonar data up to four times faster than conventional systems.
“As seas become increasingly contested and navies face unexpected threats and challenges, mine countermeasures have become a key discipline to ensure the sovereignty and safety of critical infrastructures and sea lines of communication,” said Sébastien Guérémy, vice president of underwater systems.
“At Thales, we’re ahead of the curve. Expeditionary PathMaster is a turnkey game-changer: modular, scalable and powered by artificial intelligence.”
The platform is designed to support hybrid mine warfare, combining traditional naval operating assets with autonomous systems such as remotely operated and underwater vehicles.
It can also incorporate third-party equipment, reflecting an increasing emphasis on interoperability in multinational operations.
“We’re bringing navies the digital transformation and dronisation that give them the decisive edge – today and tomorrow,” Guérémy added.
Originally developed for the French Navy and tested with the Lithuanian Navy, Thales said the system is now a ready-to-deploy solution.
