Schiebel receives NATO mine detector order

14th July 2017 - 13:30 GMT | by The Shephard News Team

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Schiebel has received a contact from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to deliver 700 units of the AN-19/2 Mine Detecting Set, the company announced on 12 July.

The AN-19/2 is designed for fast, accurate demining in all climates and terrains.

The system is one of the most widely deployed mine detectors in the world for both humanitarian and military purposes, and serves as the standard detector for a number of armies, including most NATO countries.

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