Estonia has purchased underwater robots

Estonian Defense Ministry signed a contract with American company Hydroid to supply two small remote-controlled underwater vehicles Remus 100. As reported in the press release, the Estonian military, equipped with robots gidrolokatorami received by the Navy and will be used to search for mines and exploring the seabed. The value of the order is confidential.

Remus 100 is 160 centimeters in length and 19 centimeters in diameter. His weight is 37 kilograms. Depth to 100 meters. Top speed is equal to 5 knots.

In addition gidrolokatorov Estonian robots will be equipped with additional systems, the type which is not disclosed. Note that Remus 100 can be equipped with optical cameras, acoustic modems, inertial and GPS navigation systems and other equipment.

At this point in the number of users and customers Remus 100 is composed of Britain, Germany, Norway, USA, Finland, Sweden and several other states.

According to plans the Navy Estonia, in the short term the purchase of robotic systems will continue.