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Explosion test and Real Mine Field Test Completed

The Research Project for Developing Mine Clearance Related Equipment in Afghanistan (Fiscal Year 2003)


Explosive tests were also conducted to confirm the body


Real mine field test in Kabul International Airport

All of the local tests of Demining Machines and Detecting Machines in Afghanistan, which began in July 2004, finished in the middle of February 2005.

Although it snowed heavily in January around Kabul area and participants worried about the temporal interruption of the test schedule, all test were conducted safely by the efforts of related persons.

Some participants implemented not only the model mines tests but also bigger explosive tests and real mine field tests in Kabul International Airport. After these tests, participants brought back important data and have been improving their equipment based on these informations.

It is highly anticipated that these improved equipment will contribute to clear land mines in Afghanistan.


There are all of the demining machines, detecting machines (vehicle mounted type; left). Yellow container displaying Japanese flags (3rd from left) is a "supporting vehicle" where participants took shelter during explosive tests.

Basic Information of This Project

Project Name The Research Project for Developing Mine Clearance Related Equipment in Afghanistan
Date of Agreement between Governments November 5th, 2003
Grant Aid Amount 646 million Japanese Yen
Client Department of Mine Clearance (DMC), Department of Disaster Preparedness (DDP) of the Government of Afghanistan
Outline of the Project Transporting 5 demining machines (4 manufacturers), 2 detecting machines (Hand-held type; 1 manufacturer and 1 institution) and 1 detecting machine (vehicle mounted type; 1 manufacture), which were selected by the selection committee, and implementing many kinds of tests and evaluating these equipment.

Contents of the Tests
(1) Demining Machines
  • Productivity test
  • Maneuverability test
  • Performance test
  • Explosive test
  • Manufacturers test etc.
(2) Detecting Machines
  • Model mine test
  • Real mine without boosters test
JICS's Role As an agent of DMC, DDP, JICS manages the project through related equipment tests’ coordination, budget control etc.