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19 March 2024

IDEX 2017: Atlas Elektronik UK awarded contract for hunting submarines

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Atlas Elektronik UK, a leading provider of science and technology solutions to the UK Ministry of Defence, has announced a major export contract award for its ARCIMS Remote Combined Influence Minesweeping System.

The contract will see delivery of two ARCIMS vehicles, both operating ASW surveillance mission modules that can detect, classify and locate underwater threats and divert delivery vehicles.

The announcement was made on the second day of IDEX 2017 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

Dr. Antoni Mazur, Managing Director of the company, said, "With this contract win, AEUK will successfully integrate our sophisticated ASW mission system onto the modular platform, ARCIMS. This demonstrates AEUK's ability to develop, supply and support cutting-edge, innovative technology for an increasing number of defence customers."