Exail has started production of the Unmanned Mine Countermeasures Integrated System (UMIS) ordered by Indonesia, while also preparing to integrate third-party towed sonar and influence sweep systems selected by the country.
Speaking to Naval News during the EURONAVAL 2026 Press Tour, Exail Mine Warfare Director David Barre said production has begun for the UMIS package announced in June 2025.
The package will include four Inspector 90 unmanned surface vessels (USVs), along with Seascan mine-identification ROVs and K-Ster expendable mine-disposal systems.
The UMIS will be deployed from the Indonesian Navy’s (TNI AL) two mine countermeasures vessels (MCMVs), KRI Pulau Fani (731) and KRI Pulau Fanildo (732), built by Abeking & Rasmussen.
Exail said the systems can be produced relatively quickly. The company said it can, for instance, produce two K-Ster systems per day. Exail is also increasing its production capacity, including through a new facility which will soon break ground in southern France.
In addition, the company confirmed that Indonesia has selected towed sonar and influence sweep systems from European suppliers with whom Exail has previously collaborated. Exail will integrate these systems into the UMIS package and provide the associated launch and recovery systems.
Earlier this year, Norwegian company Henriksen announced it would supply its Henriksen Multi Lightweight Influence Sweep (HEMLIS) system to the Indonesian Navy, marking the system’s first commercial sale outside Europe. The HEMLIS will be integrated with the Inspector 90 USVs.
Exail said the Indonesian contract already includes the integration work for both third-party systems, as well as training for Indonesian personnel. The training will take place in both France and Indonesia.
The company also said it expects further business from Indonesia, including possible orders for additional new systems and upgrades to the Indonesian Navy’s existing or legacy mine warfare equipment/platform.
