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Latvia Upgrades Defense With German-Made “Skorpion 2” Remote Mine-Laying System
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In a move reflecting the urgent demands of modern combat, Latvia is significantly upgrading its defensive line with the purchase of the German “Skorpion 2” remote mine-laying system, according to Sargs.lv on October 22.
The “Skorpion 2” system is engineered for the rapid deployment of anti-tank minefields. Its primary benefit is the capacity for commanders to swiftly counter unforeseen combat scenarios, enabling the timely disruption of an enemy breakthrough in a defensive sector or preempting a sudden flanking maneuver.
Operators maintain control to tailor the minefield's configuration to specific tactical demands, whether creating a small, highly concentrated minefield or a broad, sparsely laid barrier, Sargs.lv reported.
Once a minefield is laid, the system can be reloaded within minutes, allowing a new minefield to be deployed almost immediately. “Skorpion 2” uses AT-2+ anti-tank mines, a new generation designed for maximum destruction. These mines use multiple sensors, meaning a tank doesn't even need to roll directly over them with its tracks. The mere presence of the tank's hull above the mine is enough to trigger the sensors, unleashing a shaped charge jet from below that destroys the tank and its crew.
According to Sargs.lv, all AT-2+ mines are equipped with a self-destruct mechanism. This ensures local combat units can move securely into the specified area while conducting a counterattack and definitively guarantees that the zone will be free of danger for civilians after the conflict.
The outlet notes that bringing the “Skorpion 2” into the Latvian Armed Forces will dramatically boost their defensive flexibility and response speed, giving them a high-tech tool to instantly reinforce their borders and stop any potential attack.
Earlier, the 35th Parachute Artillery Brigade of France commenced live-fire training for its mobile anti-drone teams, utilizing the Proteus short-range air-defense system.
This effort involves adapting the Ukrainian concept of fast, dispersed “mobile fire groups” to efficiently counter the pervasive threat posed by low-cost Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
