Four autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) manufactured by Hydroid Inc. will be used by the Japanese Ministry of Defense to detect underwater mines, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and other submerged objects. Along with detecting underwater mines and objects the Pocasset-based subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime said in announcement Tuesday that the REMUS 100 AUVs will be used to map area of the sea floor affected by contaminants following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Read More
