| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Development | Man-Portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (MP-AUVs) developed by Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam. |
| Parent Agency | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). |
| Primary Use | Mine Countermeasure (MCM) Missions. |
| Key Features | Compact, smart, and networked system with: |
| - Side Scan Sonar for seabed imaging. | |
| - Underwater cameras for visual confirmation. | |
| - Deep learning-based target recognition for real-time classification of Mine-Like Objects (MLOs). | |
| - Underwater acoustic communication for inter-AUV coordination. | |
| Field Trials | Conducted at NSTL/Harbour, validated: |
| - Accurate detection and classification of underwater mines. | |
| - Reliable multi-AUV coordination. | |
| - Successful execution of mine countermeasure objectives. | |
| Strategic Significance | Offers: |
| - Rapid response capability in minefield situations. | |
| - Reduced operational risk to naval personnel. | |
| - Minimal logistic footprint due to compact design. | |
| - Deployable, intelligent, and networked solution for naval operations. | |
| Production Timeline | Expected to be ready for production within the next few months. |
| Static Facts | - Developing Organisation: NSTL, Visakhapatnam. |
| - Parent Agency: DRDO. | |
| - System Name: MP-AUVs. | |
| - Primary Use: Mine Countermeasure (MCM) Missions. | |
| - Key Technologies: Side Scan Sonar, Underwater Cameras, Deep Learning-Based Target Recognition, Underwater Acoustic Communication. | |
| - Successful Trials Conducted At: NSTL/Harbour. |
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