The Pluto Plus is an Unmanned Underwater Vehicle

Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

An autonomous underwater vehicle is a robot which travels underwater without requiring input from an operator. AUVs constitute part of a larger group of undersea systems known as unmanned underwater vehicles, a classification that includes non-autonomous remotely operated underwater vehicles...

 (UUV) designed for use in underwater mine

Naval mine

A naval mine is a self-contained explosive device placed in water to destroy surface ships or submarines. Unlike depth charges, mines are deposited and left to wait until they are triggered by the approach of, or contact with, an enemy vessel...

 identification and destruction by militaries

Military

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. The vehicle is battery operated, has a maximum speed is 6 kt, and an endurance of 2 to 6 hours. Its ability to be fitted with a wireless link makes it suitable for counter-terrorism

Counter-terrorism

Counter-terrorism is the practices, tactics, techniques, and strategies that governments, militaries, police departments and corporations adopt to prevent or in response to terrorist threats and/or acts, both real and imputed.The tactic of terrorism is available to insurgents and governments...

 purposes. The Pluto Plus was designed by the company Idrobotica - G. Gay e Co. of Balerna, Switzerland. The Columbia Group

The Columbia Group

The Columbia Group is a U.S. defense contractor that specializes in acquisition, logistics management, ship design, marine engineering & fabrication, human performance strategy, financial management and information technology. It is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has offices in Alexandria &...

 is the exclusive licensee

Licensee

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 for fabrication of the Pluto Plus in the United States

United States

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