The Pluto Plus is an Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) designed for use in underwater mine identification and destruction by militaries. [1] The vehicle is battery operated, has a maximum speed of 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 purposes. [2] The Pluto's UUV family is developed and build by the company Gaymarine Srl in Lomazzo ( Italy). The Columbia Group is the exclusive licensee for fabrication of the Pluto Plus in the United States. [3]