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Pearson Pioneer remote minefield breaching system set for trials with NATO countries

17th June 2024 - 07:30 GMT | by Damian Kemp in Paris

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Pearson Engineering’s second iteration of its RCV-Pioneer modular payload on show on the company’s stand at Eurosatory 2024. (Image: Shephard)

Robotic Combat Vehicle-Pioneer (RCV-Pioneer) minefield breaching payload has been shown for the first time at Eurosatory 2024 and will follow the debut of the RCV-Pioneer urban obstacle clearance payload at DSEI 2023.

Pearson Engineering has unveiled the second of its RCV-Pioneer modular payloads at Eurosatory 2024, a minefield breaching variant for use on large UGVs, but designed to be scalable.

The breaching system consists of two sets of mine ploughs including two track width blades at the front of the vehicle to protect the vehicle itself and a full width set at the rear to create a clear path. It can be installed or removed from the platform in field conditions in less than 20 minutes without the need for specialist tools.

The system to be trialled measures 4m wide with mine

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