Thales MCM USV

Service And Conflict Use

1. Dec 12, 2024

   French Navy receives first uncrewed mine-warfare module

   OCCAR announced delivery of the first uncrewed mine-warfare module to the French Navy as part of the SLAM-F program, with Naval News describing the module as a two-USV, two-AUV system centered on mine detection and classification.

   Sources: Thales delivers first SLAM-F module to the French Navy - Naval News

2. Nov 6, 2025

   French Navy receives another MMCM USV delivery

   Calibre Defence reported that Thales delivered an MMCM USV to the French Navy, following the first French delivery in December 2024 and the earlier Royal Navy handover in March 2025.

   Sources: Thales delivers MMCM USV to French Navy - Calibre Defence

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