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Published 19 Mar 2024

Minefield Breaching Systems to support Field Army manoeuvres RFI

Ministry of Defence · South West

Key facts

Engagement closes
30 Apr 2024
Buyer type
Central government

Description

Industry Request For Information (RFI) for minefield breaching systems to support Field Army manoeuvres".

UK Land Forces require a capability to reduce explosive barriers prior to employment of mechanical breaching solution. The key requirements are detailed below but scale (length and width) and effectiveness (assurance level/% reduction) will be priority drivers.

Key User Requirements/Assumptions

- Required to reduce explosive barriers prior to employment of mechanical breach capability

- Assume primary target being minefields (AT threat)

- Clearance of EO 60-100% effective within 4.5m width - reducing to 40-50% beyond 4.5m boundaries

- >200m length of reduced/cleared route at a time

- > 4.5m width of reduced/cleared route (note current is 7.3m)

- Does not require Service Personnel to be in open forward in Direct Fire Zone - (assume operate closed down from AFV or controlled remotely)

- Self propelled or trailed behind in service armoured vehs (assume Trojan)

- Ability to reload to continue breach beyond initial 200m (inc simple reload process, <10 mins) or have pre-loaded sequential firing capability

If you would be interested in delivering this requirement, please let the Authority know no later than 30th April 2024.

Please submit your response to [email protected]

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