Under the now extended contract with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), Schiebel will deliver 900 units of the AN-19/2 Mine Detecting Set, one of the world’s most widely used mine detectors for both humanitarian and military purposes.

Schiebel AN-19/2 Mine Detecting Set (Picture source: Schiebel)

Schiebel has been under a contract with the NSPA since 2017, delivering 1,700 units of the AN-19/2 Mine Detecting Set thus far. In October 2019, the contract was extended with the substantial order of an additional 900 units that are delivered now. The AN-19/2 Mine Detecting Set, suitable for fast, accurate demining in all climates and terrains, has served as the standard detector for numerous armies, including the U.S. Army (designated AN/PSS-12) and most NATO countries. Due to its modular design, it provides maximum flexibility to the user as well as ease of maintenance.

For over a decade, the AN-19/2 has been proven to work effectively in all mine detection roles on the battlefield. It has an extremely long battery life of over seventy hours, which enables it to last for entire battlefield missions, as well as an exceptionally high probability of the first-time operation when switched on – even after long periods of storage.

The AN-19/2 mine detection set has been continuously updated over the years. Its latest version has extremely high sensitivity and is capable of detecting all minimum metal content at threat depth. It is also fully operational in all climates and underwater to a depth of 2 meters. 

Schiebel AN-19/2 Mine Detecting Set (Picture source: Schiebel)