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Thales will supply Pathmaster autonomous mine countermeasures systems to the Republic of Singapore Navy after a recent announcement on 19 May.
The cyber-secured and artificial intelligence-powered equipment will reportedly be able to accurately detect, classify and localise mines in real time in one of the busiest maritime straits in the region.
The solution includes towed synthetic aperture sonar, MiMap sonar data analysis tool and the M-Cube mission management system.
The system will be supported by the Thales Singapore Defence Hub, established in 2023 to provide maintenance, support services, operational availabilities and local development, located in close proximity to the Singapore Armed Forces, and in partnership with ST Engineering.
“This latest contract award reflects the trust that the Republic of Singapore Navy places in Thales’ naval technologies,” Thales underwater systems VP Sébastien Gueremy said.
“The Pathmaster system represents a significant step in the RSN’s vision for an autonomous system of systems, offering enhanced operational capabilities while reinforcing the safety of their personnel.
“As the first Pathmaster system in the Asian region, Thales strengthens its position as a key supplier to the Navy, addressing the operational needs of the navy in this area.
“Having successfully delivered multiple radars for major vessel programs in the past, today we are excited to take it a step further to ensure that Singapore stays at the forefront of mine warfare in the region, safeguarding the nation’s maritime routes.”
Thales was awarded a contract through ST Engineering on 28 March this year and the Pathmaster system will be fitted on ST Engineering’s unmanned surface vehicle. Thales will also provide tools to manage mine databases and library.
This contract is the first Pathmaster contract for Thales in Asia. The Thales Pathmaster solution is currently already in service with the British Royal Navy and the French Navy, under the Maritime Mine Countermeasure program.
