AN/AES-1 ALMDS
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : January 12, 2017
Total Production : 49
Total Cost : USD $255 million
| Model | Status | Year | Produced |
|---|---|---|---|
| AN/AES-1 ALMDS | Active | 2017 | 49 |
AN/AES-1 ALMDS
Group : Optronic Systems
Status : Active
Also Known As : Airborne Laser Mine Detection System
Origin : 
United States of America
Contractors : Northrop Grumman*, Arete Associates, CPI Aero, Curtiss-Wright, Cutting Edge Optronics, Meggitt Defense Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : January 12, 2017
Total Production : 49
Unitary Cost : USD $3.5 million
The Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) is an organic mine detection system designed for integration onto rotary wing aircraft such as the US Navy's MH-60S and/or any other MH-60 series aircraft. The US Navy awarded the ALMDS development contract to Northrop-Grumman in 2000 and the development and demonstration concluded in (June?) 2005. The system uses LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) blue-green laser technology to detect, classify and localize mines in shallow waters. The system has been demonstrated effective against floating and near-surface moored sea mines. Once deployed, it will allow surface ships to maneuver through clear sea lanes.
The ALMDS will be one of five sensor systems originally selected for the MH-60S' Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM) capability. In addition, this sea mine clearance system has been selected for integration onto the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) mine-warfare mission module. The system is deployed inside external pods of equipment mounted on a rotary wing aircraft.
In June 2005, the US Navy cleared the ALMDS for the production phase after completing successfully the development and demonstration phase. It is expected that 57 ALMDS systems will be procured by the US Navy between 2005 and 2011. The overall program was valued at $200 million. On 7 September 2005, Northrop-Grumman was awarded a $124 million contract for three low rate initial production AN/AES-1 Airborne Laser Mine Detection Systems (ALMDS). Systems deliveries to the US Navy were expected to be complete before February 2010.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Japan | Active | 4/4 | |
 South Korea | Planned | ? | |
| United States of America | Active | 12/45 | As of January 2007 the ALMDS program's scope was for 45 pods through 2018 compared to the original requirement for 57 pods through 2011. The program value including production of 45 ALMDSs was estimated by the US Navy at $255 million (January 2007). |
News
Expanded strategic partnership with Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd. to supply Airborne Laser Mine Detection System to the Republic of Korea MELBOURNE, Fla.
MELBOURNE, Fla. – Jan. 12, 2017 – The U.S. Navy’s AN/AES-1 Airborne Laser Mine Detection System, designed and manufactured by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), has
Delivers new AMCM capability to the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force The MCH-101/AW101 is the only modern helicopter capable of towing the AN/AQS-24A Provides a complete
BETHPAGE, N.Y., – Feb. 2, 2015 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has received a contract from the U.
TOKYO and MELBOURNE, Fla. – Feb. 2, 2012 – The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has purchased four helicopter-mountable, laser mine detection systems to help protect its
BETHPAGE, N.Y., Oct. 19, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has received a $45 million contract from the U.
WASHINGTON, July 22, 2009 – On July 17, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government Korea of eight
Navy officials observed the roll-out of the first low-rate initial production unit of the Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) in an official ceremony at Northrop
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) delivered the first production Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) pod to the U.
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Notes
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
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