The threat of an advance by russian tank columns remains a major concern in Europe, prompting the inclusion of countermeasures in current rearmament efforts. Remote mining systems, which Germany wants to purchase, are well suited for this purpose.
According to hartpunkt, the Bundeswehr plans to place an order in the first half of 2026. The Scorpion 2 from German manufacturer Dynamit Nobel Defence (DND) is likely to be chosen.
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It is also noted that articulated tracked personnel carriers are planned to be chosen as the platform. This will ensure mobility and operational capability in terrain where wheeled vehicles cannot operate.
Currently, attention is focused on the BvS 10, which is already in use by the Bundeswehr and has been transferred to Ukraine as part of military aid. However, other alternatives are also possible, such as the ACSV G5 or Boxer Tracked, which are conventional German tracked chassis.
From Defense Express we would like to note that this reasoning is valid, since remote mine-laying systems frequently operate in rough terrain that presents serious mobility issues for wheeled vehicles. Poland is making a similar choice by developing its own tracked Baobab-G.
The BvS 10, or Bandvagn Skyddad 10, also looks like a good option, not only because of its standardization, but also because of its low cost. At the same time, it will be highly versatile, as it will only require a specially designed second articulated module equipped with a launcher. However, questions remain about the platform's survivability in the era of drones, and whether it would be better deployed on a UGV.
The Scorpion 2 is capable of laying a 2 km minefield in just 10 minutes, according to predefined parameters. It can be reloaded in two minutes, and uses modern AT‑2+ anti‑tank mines as its primary munition. These mines are not impact‑fused but are triggered by sensors that detect when a vehicle passes overhead.
The Dynamit Nobel Defence development was only presented in the summer of 2024, but has already attracted interest from Latvia and has been purchased by Denmark. It can be installed on any platform, including armored vehicles, regular trucks, and even UGVs.
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