Australia will buy “smart” sea mines.

Australia will buy “smart” sea mines dropped from submarines, ships and aircraft for its armed forces, military magazine ADM reported on Wednesday.

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According to him, the country’s Ministry of Defense chose RWM Italia, a contractor for the German military concern Rheinmetall AG, for this.

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The contract for the purchase of mines provides for the transfer of technology and know-how from Australia for the further production of naval mines.

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“The rapidly deployable and technologically advanced smart mines will take Australia’s defense a step further,”  Air Marshal Leon Phillips, who is in charge of guided warheads, said.

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According to him, the level of technology acquired by Australia “will bring the country’s armed forces to the forefront of modern weapons.”

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“Naval mines will be operated in Australia and some elements may be produced here, possibly including explosives,” Phillips said.

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The number and types of sea mines that Australia acquires are classified, ADF notes. However, it is known that their deliveries will begin in 2023.