Exail/KNDS scale production of K-Ster autonomous mine neutralization warheads

Exail and KNDS signed a framework agreement to supply several hundred equipped shaped-charge warheads for the K-Ster mine neutralization system, signaling a shift from small experimental fleets to mass-produced autonomous mine countermeasure capability. The novelty is less a new platform than the industrial ramp-up and stockpiling needed for high-intensity maritime operations and persistent underwater security.