Why the Global Demand for Landmine Detectors is Surging?… Ukraine Crisis and Extreme Weather Heavy Rain Increase Landmine Displacement

MCS Tech Introduces Export-Type Mine Detector at MSPO

PRS-17KM, 2.7kg Digital Non-Metal Detection Capability Enhanced

This year, the demand for landmine detectors is rapidly increasing, especially in Europe. This is due to the Ukraine crisis, which has led to military expansion, and the rising loss of equipment caused by abnormal weather events such as floods and heavy rain. As a result, the world is paying close attention to domestic small and medium-sized defense companies recognized for their technological capabilities.

MCS Tech (CEO Lee Hyun-jung) participated in MSPO 2023 held in Kielce, Poland, from the 5th to the 8th as a foothold for advancing into Eastern Europe, including Ukraine, showcasing their latest products.

The company actively promoted the export-type landmine detector model PRS-17KM, developed in collaboration with the Defense Technology Promotion Research Institute.

On July 6, 2023, MCS Tech was the only small and medium-sized enterprise to participate and present its products at the Korea-Romania Defense Cooperation Conference jointly hosted by the Korean Embassy in Romania, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, and the Romanian Ministry of National Defense.

Lee Hyun-jung, CEO of MCS Tech, is holding the export-type landmine detector model PRS-17KM.

Since 2021, MCS Tech has been responsible for producing parts and providing after-sales service for the PRS-17K landmine detector, developed by LIG Nex1 and used by the South Korean military for over 25 years.

Additionally, under the leadership of the Defense Technology Promotion Research Institute, they are promoting a modification and development project to apply the latest technology to the PRS-17K and export it overseas to countries such as Vietnam.

The PRS-17KM, showcased at MSPO 2023, is an improved version of the PRS-17K, enhancing detection performance compared to existing equipment. It is known for its excellent ability to detect non-metallic landmines by applying the latest digital technology. Furthermore, it has been significantly lightweighted to 2.7 kilograms, making it much lighter, easier to operate, and improving durability and reliability.

The PRS-17KM can detect not only metallic landmines but also all types of mines containing very small amounts of metal components, such as the M-14 anti-personnel mine and wooden box mines. It is a cost-effective device that can operate in various environments, including underwater detection.

Due to the war in Ukraine, Eastern European countries are rushing to expand their military capabilities, and globally, the demand for landmine detectors is surging as heavy rains and floods caused by abnormal weather increasingly lead to the displacement of landmines.

Lee Hyun-jung, CEO of MCS Tech, stated, “We have completed performance verification of the PRS-17KM and plan to complete commercialization by the end of this year, focusing on marketing for export.”

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