Alford Technologies complete latest trials into UXO disposal tools
Author: Jon Hall
Published: 23rd September 2024
Alford Technologies is thrilled to announce the successful completion of extensive trials on its latest range of underwater water projecting shaped charges, a technology already used by military forces worldwide.
At the forefront of maritime UXO disposal
Having pioneered and perfected low-order deflagration techniques, the latest range of water-lined neutralisation systems offers an exciting addition to the existing range of low-order systems. These systems can provide safe and gentle UXO disposal while maximising environmental safeguarding.
Our latest technology, capable of countering various modern-day and historic munitions, is at the forefront of maritime UXO disposal. With its enormous potential, it is not only beneficial for military applications but also for commercial UXO disposal, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of users.
Minimising environmental disturbance
“The Alford range of systems for maritime UXO disposal sits at the very top of this specialist capability,” Roland Alford, MD of the Alford Group, stated.
“Alford’s water-lined shaped charge neutralisation system adds greater depth to our offering to the maritime sector for minimising environmental disturbance. Our technology is far beyond anything else available on the market and builds on decades of work.
” Continuous investment in Research and Development to produce innovative and world-leading systems remains at the core of our company DNA”
You can discover more about the efficacy of our shaped charges in underwater environments and how they defeated a significant UXO when Alford Magma took on Tall Boy air bomb!
Take a deeper dive into how our low-order deflagration achieving shaped charges are revolutionising efficacy and safety in maritime UXO clearance operations, as evidenced by these UK Government-backed trials.
Explore the full range of Alford maritime UXO-defeating solutions.
Alford Technologies is also renowned for its research and development capabilities. If you could benefit from our explosives expertise, contact our Tech Team.