SLI and Xplora Team Up for Drone-Mounted RMDS Sierra Lobo, Inc. (SLI), of Fremont, Ohio, with operations throughout the U.S. (including Huntsville, Alabama), and Xplora Srl of Parma, Italy, are pleased to announce they have entered into a teaming agreement to provide a drone-mounted Remote Mine Detection System (RMDS) for the U.S. Government and the Department of Defense (DOD) markets. “We are proud to announce our agreement with Xplora and the ability to bring SLIX™ RMDS for land mine detection that supports our Warfighters and offers great capability for humanitarian purposes. Our agreement with Xplora allows for the SLIX™ RMDS to enter the Warfighter tool chest almost immediately and can provide aid to war-torn areas in need of land mine detection quickly and safely.” - George Satornino, Sierra Lobo CEO Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eHCpY9QN
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SAES, S.M.E. will equip the S-80 class submarines with the latest generation smart mines The public company will provide state-of-the-art multi-influence mines that will allow the detection of underwater threats and address different scenarios based on the signals received. SAES has been awarded this important contract from the Ministry of Defence, which represents another technological leap in this type of weaponry that will be incorporated into the S-80 class submarines and will be developed over five years with an amount of more than 15 million euros. The Council of Ministers on July 4th authorised the framework agreement for the acquisition of last generation smart mines for the S-80 class submarines that Navantia is building for the Spanish Navy, the first delivery of which was on Thursday, November 30th. This framework agreement is a five-year operation with an estimated value of 15.5 million euros. The aim is to incorporate new mines with the latest technological advances. #Submarines #Mines #Defence #MoD #Navy #SpanishNavy https://lnkd.in/efT-dbwJ
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On D-Day, June 6, 1944, the successful Allied invasion of Normandy required overcoming not just the formidable German defenses but also the extensive minefields that the Germans had strategically placed to thwart the landings. The process of landmine clearance was multifaceted and involved innovative technology, meticulous planning, and extraordinary bravery from specialized units. One of the most innovative contributions to mine clearance on D-Day was the use of specialized armored vehicles known as "Hobart’s Funnies." Named after Major General Percy Hobart, these modified tanks were designed to tackle specific battlefield obstacles. The Sherman Crab, one of the most effective of these vehicles, was a tank fitted with a rotating drum equipped with chains. As the tank advanced, the chains flailed the ground, detonating mines ahead of the vehicle and creating a safer path for following troops and vehicles. Combat engineers, often referred to as sappers, played a critical role in the direct clearance of mines. These engineers, working under the constant threat of enemy fire, used a combination of metal detectors and bayonets to locate and disarm mines manually. The engineers’ tasks were perilous, requiring them to clear paths for the infantry and vehicles under extremely hazardous conditions. They also employed bangalore torpedoes, which were long pipes filled with explosives. These torpedoes could be slid under barbed wire and mines to clear paths through obstacles by creating controlled explosions. In preparation for the landings, Allied naval and air forces conducted extensive bombardments aimed at softening German defenses along the Normandy coast. While these bombardments targeted bunkers, artillery positions, and other fortifications, they also disrupted some of the minefields. However, the bombardments were not wholly effective in clearing all the mines, and many remained intact, posing significant risks to the landing forces. Another critical component in the mine clearance operation was the involvement of the U.S. Navy’s Underwater Demolition Teams (UDTs), the forerunners of today’s Navy SEALs. These teams were tasked with clearing underwater obstacles and mines that could impede the landing craft. Operating in the surf zone under enemy fire, the UDTs used explosives to destroy submerged obstacles, ensuring a safer approach for the incoming waves of troops and equipment. The German defenses included a variety of beach obstacles designed to hinder the landings. These obstacles included wooden stakes, metal tripods, and Belgian Gates, many of which were rigged with mines. Clearing these obstacles was crucial to facilitate the movement of troops and vehicles off the beaches and into the interior. Engineers and specialized units worked tirelessly to remove these impediments despite the constant danger from enemy fire and the treacherous nature of the mined terrain. #history #ww2 #Dday #EOD #landmines #EOKHUB
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4moWe welcome the cooperation between Sierra Lobo, Inc. and Xplora Srl to bring our innovative capabilities to USA. This is a great start for a new step toward applications witj US governmental and military forces.