# DCD Protected Mobility displays explosives detection system at WDS 2022

- Link: https://www.military.africa/2022/03/dcd-protected-mobility-displays-explosives-detection-system-at-wds-2022/
- Published: 2022-03-19T10:19:23+01:00
- Author: Patrick Kenyette

South African-based DCD Protected Mobility is displaying its explosive and landmine
detection system at the World Defence Show (WDS) 2022 currently underway in Saudi
Arabia’s capital Riyadh.

Qudra International Co in collaboration with DCD and AirBoss Defence Group presented
the system to Saudi Arabia.

“It’s based on the innovative Husky mine detection system, the leading route clearance
vehicle in service with the US military and numerous international allies around
the world, including several NATO nations,” said Abdulaziz Al-Ali, business development
manager at Qudra International.

“With our core expertise in land systems, weapons, and defence structures, Qudra
brought together AirBoss Defence Group (ADG) of the United States and DCD Protected
Mobility, original equipment manufacturer of the Husky,” Adbulaziz Al-Ali explained.“
This partnership now aims to provide the Kingdom with an unparalleled capability
in route clearance for our armed forces and allies.”

The Husky can detect, mark, and interrogate landmines and IED threats, and is able
to accommodate a range of mission equipment, from ground penetrating radar (GPR)
and high-sensitivity low metal content detectors to a roof-mounted remote weapon
station for ambush protection.

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It’s armoured cabin can protects the crew from injury, whilst the vehicle’s frangible
configuration allows the structural components to break apart in a predictable manner,
thus enabling quicker in-field repairs, often completed within an hour, thereby 
increasing system availability.

“The Husky is absolutely the best in class when it comes to protection of the crew,
system survivability, and relative ease of repairs in a short period of time to 
return it to service,” stated Adbulaziz Al-Ali.

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The Husky was designed and developed by DCD Protected Mobility. Over the past 25
years, it has delivered over 1 600 vehicle systems to international clients around
the world, including NATO. DCD has a long-standing partnership with AirBoss Defence
Group, which offers tailored solutions to the world’s major militaries, especially
industry-leading clearance and counter-IED solutions.

“We as Qudra International are confident that the combined years of experience and
expertise in this partnership will not only bring proven route clearance technology
to Saudi Arabia, but also enhance local production capability of this outstanding
vehicle solution,” Adbulaziz Al-Ali concluded.

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