Hanwha Systems Develops First Landmine Detector to Find 'Mokham Jirhoe'

[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter]A mine detector capable of detecting 'non-metallic' mines such as the Mokham landmine has been developed for the first time using domestic technology.

On the 14th, Hanwha Systems announced that the development of the new mine detector (Mine Detector-II), led by Hanwha Systems since 2015, has recently been completed. It is scheduled to be deployed to the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps starting in 2022.

The new mine detector applies a core technology called 'Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)' to enable detection of non-metallic mines. This technology sends radar waves underground to detect targets by reflecting off heterogeneous layers caused by buried mines and locating their positions.

In particular, this is the first time a detector with non-metallic mine detection capability has been developed domestically. The existing mine detector (PRS-17K) owned by the military was introduced in the late 1990s and has become outdated, making it impossible to detect non-metallic mines. This has continuously raised concerns about safety accidents.

The metal mine detection performance has also significantly improved, with increased detection depth compared to previous products. The new mine detector is expected to contribute to minimizing civilian casualties caused by mines displaced during the rainy season and will also be utilized during the excavation of hazards in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).

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