Military Procurement International Vol. 18, No. 9, May 1, 2008
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UNITED
ARAB EMIRATES
MineWolf
mine clearance systems
Following extensive trials in harsh desert conditions
in 2006, the UAE Land Forces have
acquired two MineWolf mine clearance systems under a multi-million Euro contract
with BAL Bauer Industries Ltd. of Pfäffikon,
Switzerland. The systems were delivered at the beginning of 2008, six months
after contract signature, and training of UAE personnel is currently under way.
The
tracked MineWolf can be fitted with an interchangeable mine plough or flail and,
for the UAE, includes special modifications for lifting mine fragments buried in
sandy terrain to the surface. It has been proven to be effective against
Anti-Personnel (AP) and heavy Anti-Tank (AT) mines in many mine-affected
countries including Sudan, Jordan,
Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia.
The MineWolf is capable of clearing up to 30,000 square metres per day.
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