Create a free starter account, or log in.

Get access to four free articles per month, as well as our Decisive Edge Newsletters and Daily News Bulletin.

Email Address

Password

Forgot your password? Reset by clicking here

Create a Password

[[ req.met ? '✓' : '•' ]] [[ req.text ]]

Re-enter Password

Passwords do not match

First Name

Last Name

Country

Confirm your account

Please enter the four-digit pin below that has been emailed to you.

Didn't receive the pin yet?

This pin expires in 20 minutes.

[[ error ]]

By creating an account, you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Stay informed with Shephard's award-winning journalism. Unlock unlimited access and in-depth analysis with a corporate or individual subscription.

Explore your options here

Australian Army advances with the implementation of countermining training

7th May 2025 - 17:05 GMT | by Flavia Camargos Pereira in Tampa, Florida

RSS

FLAIM Sweeper on display at the SOF Week 2025. (Photo: Flavia Camargos Pereira)

The branch entered this year in the second phase of the deployment of the FLAIM Sweeper system.

The Australian Army has been progressing with the implementation of the FLAIM System’s Sweeper fully immersive countermine and explosive hazard awareness simulation solution. One year after acquiring the capability, the branch entered in 2025 in the second phase of the programme.

This stage involves training teams of soldiers together to perform countermining missions and be prepared to jointly sweep the same minefield.

On display at the SOF Week 2025 exhibition, in Tampa, Florida, this solution uses virtual reality to simulate mine and explosive hazards without exposing personnel to dangerous environments. It replicates scenarios with landmines, anti-personnel mines, vehicle

Already have an account? Log in

Want to keep reading this article?

Author

Flavia Camargos Pereira

Flavia Camargos Pereira is a North America editor at Shephard Media. She joined the company …

Read full bio

More from Land Warfare

UN “not fulfilling core tasks” for Ukraine, says Estonian defence secretary

Estonia is looking for innovative ways to deal with its particular challenges but, according to the MoD’s permanent secretary, Kaimo Kuusk, technology still needs to be backed up by old-fashioned long-range punch.
Why Middle Eastern markets demand bespoke AFV solutions

In this expert analysis, Christopher Foss looks at how armoured vehicle suppliers to the Middle East are increasingly tailoring platforms for the region’s specific operational requirements.
Swiss Army still awaits new artillery contract to replace M109 howitzers

More than a year after selecting the KNDS Artillery Gun Module mounted on the Piranha IV 8x8 as its next artillery system, Switzerland is still awaiting the contract that will deliver the guns.
Milrem outlines plans for Havoc and Vector as Ukrainian THeMIS numbers set to double

Milrem’s THeMIS uncrewed ground vehicle is one of the most battle-proven medium UGV platforms in service, with the company looking to have production versions of new large platforms ready before the end of the decade.
US Precision Strike Missile makes combat debut in Operation Epic Fury

CENTCOM confirmed that PrSMs have been deployed in the offensive against Iran, bringing what it called “an unrivalled deep strike capability”.
Localisation is the aim of the game in defence procurement

Defence buyers globally are increasingly looking to tie domestic manufacturing and technology transfer into deals.