BAE Systems given $22 million Archerfish mine neutraliser contract

The U.S. Navy has awarded $22 million to BAE Systems for the production of Archerfish mine neutralisers.

Archerfish Airborne Mine Neutralization System
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Deliveries to the U.S. Navy will begin in September 2017. The contract also includes further options which, if exercised by the DoD, could bring the total value to over £39 million.

The Archerfish is flown on board the MH-60S.