AN/WLD-1 RMS Remote Minehunting System

The Lockheed Martin AN/WLD-1 RMS (Remote Minehunting System) is a remotely controlled minesweeping system to be operated by surface warships. It consists of an unmanned semisubmersible vehicle, which tows a sonar array, and control infrastructure aboard the parent ship.[1] The unmanned semisubmersible vehicle used is the US Navy Snorkeler-Class Unmanned Surface Vehicle.[2]

History

In 2013, the system completed developmental testing, and was found to meet "reliability, suitability and effectiveness requirements".[3]

The system has been installed on the Littoral Combat Ship and on the USS Bainbridge.[4]

References
  1. "Remote Minehunting System (RMS)". The Internet Archive: Lockheed Martin. Archived from the original on 2009-06-24.
  2. "Navy Remote Multi-Mission Vehicle". US Army RDECOM AMRDEC Prototype Integration Facility. United States Army. Archived from the original on 2016-12-31. Retrieved 2016-12-31. The RMMV is the US Navy Snorkeler-class Unmanned Surface Vehicle.
  3. "LCS Remote Minehunting System Completes Developmental Testing". navy.mil. PEO LCS. 12 December 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
  4. "Navy Remote Multi-Mission Vehicle". US Army RDECOM AMRDEC Prototype Integration Facility. United States Army. Archived from the original on 2016-12-31. Retrieved 2016-12-31. RMS is currently installed onboard USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) and systems will transition to the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) as part of the Mine Warfare and ASW Mission Packages.
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