Thales has signed a contract with the Republic of Singapore Navy to supply a cyber-secure, artificial intelligence-enabled mine countermeasures system through ST Engineering. Named Pathmaster, the system will include the M-Cube mission management system, towed synthetic aperture sonars and the MiMap sonar data analysis tool.
The French contractor said the system, which will be deployed on ST Engineering’s unmanned surface vehicle, also includes AI-powered mine database management services designed to improve detection and classification accuracy while reducing operator workload. The Thales Singapore Defence Hub will handle maintenance and support and develop applications compatible with existing navy systems
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The agreement marks Thales’ first Pathmaster contract in Asia, adding to the British Royal Navy and French Navy deals.
“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,” said Sébastien Gueremy, Thales vice president of underwater systems. “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 has also expanded its presence in other naval programs. In March, Thales delivered its first autonomous mine-hunting system to the British Royal Navy under a joint initiative with France valued at over $468 million. That same month, the sensor manufacturer signed an agreement with Naval Group to provide a sonar suite for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s upcoming Orka-class submarines.