"We make stupid mines smart". Ukrainian company ZMIYAR presents minefield management system
Ukrainian defense company ZMIYAR has developed a system that allows controlling up to 200 mines using a single controller.
Ukrainian defense company ZMIYAR has developed a system that allows controlling up to 200 mines using a single controller.
A representative of the company, Viktor, told the publication «Military» about this at Defense Tech Valley 2025. According to him, the complex includes a remote control system, a controller, and initiation devices.
«Up to 200 mines can be connected to the controller system at the same time. And for each mine, we see the current state, the connection level, the battery status, and other information,» Viktor said.
He added that the system is designed for use by engineering troops and costs about $3,000. The price of subsequent detonators is about $300. It works with PTM-3 and TM-62 anti-vehicle mines, which can also act as anti-personnel weapons, said a company representative.
«If we talk about minefields, then there are separate mine detonators. They differ in that here we have an external antenna, and there we have a built-in antenna. Because it would be quite strange if there was also an antenna sticking out of the mine,» the ZMIYAR representative noted.
Victor said that the company has developed its own mesh network, which allows you to simultaneously support up to 200 devices. The remote control system has an informative color display with data and allows you to control mines in groups according to a given scenario, or individually for each element. The mesh network allows you to control mines from a distance of up to 20 km.
In addition to the minefield management system, ZMIYAR also created a kamikaze IRC that can deliver mines.
The system does not require special training from the user, however, ZMIYAR has developed training materials for various units: sappers, infantry, engineering units, and special operations forces.
Viktor reported that the device has passed field tests and is already scheduled for testing in combat units. ZMIYAR also plans to undergo the product codification procedure.
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