People's lives are still being lost to landmines left behind from areas of former conflict, even in peacetime. With more than 60 countries worldwide still affected by landmine threats, thousands of people's lives or physical health are at risk as they go about their everyday life. Land contaminated by landmines is also depriving local communities…
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Effective Landmine Disposal Options from Armtrac
Landmines have been used both as defensive weapons for many decades. Mines were often used as an effective perimeter defence during military operations. The location of each mine would be carefully mapped, and once an outpost was decommissioned, the mines would be removed because they were no longer needed. However, in many conflicts, mines were…
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Landmine Clearance and C-IED Machinery
What is landmine clearance machinery Landmine clearance machinery is equipment that aids the clearance of landmines. To conduct landmine clearance quickly and efficiently, good landmine clearance machinery is recommended. The type of equipment used will depend on the specifics of the requirement, terrain and what UXO needs to be removed. UXO may include Improvised Explosive…
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How the Demining Process Works with Landmines
Landmines are a huge problem in many areas of the world. There are thought to be tens of millions of landmines hidden beneath the ground, which are a lethal legacy from past wars and conflicts and are now potentially liable to catch the unwary and cause crippling injuries or death. The demining process is one…
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