March 2006

	the mine clearance newsletter
Dear colleague, Welcome to this, the first edition of MineTech International's SitRep, frontline reports from around the world, updating you on the latest developments in both landmine clearance and security solutions. This issue covers two key product developments enhancing both mine detection and ground clearance. We also look at the difficulties facing clearance teams in Laos and discover how lessons learned in mine clearance are helping global security services as new dogs learn old tricks. We hope you find this and future editions of SitRep to be a valuable information resource. We welcome your feedback. Please share your views and comments by using the link below. Security Patrol - we step up the pace for security dogs A major investment in the training of Explosive Detecting (EDD) and Patrol Explosive Detection Dogs (PEDD) is underway ... Laos - challenging conditions for clearance specialists Heavy rain and regular flooding have added to the challenges of one the toughest demining operations in progress around the globe ... MineTech reports from Afghanistan The success of last year's elections for the country's first democratically elected president and national assembly marked a major step in securing democracy ... MT140 - new machine blows away performance barriers MineTech's brand new medium flail, ground clearance and mechanical demining machine is heading out into the field bringing revolutionary new levels ... Pookie power - recycling pays dividends for mine clearance technology The deployment of three lightweight, highly manoeuvrable mine detection vehicles (MDVs) to support MineTech's mine clearance activity in Afghanistan ...		Integrated mine clearance Security Mine risk education Anything to add? Give us your feedback