Souvim2

SOUVIM 2 (Système d’OUVerture d’Itinéraire Miné) is a countermining route clearing system. Developed by MBDA specifically for the French armed forces, SOUVIM 2 provides the capability to conduct rapid route clearance and mobility support missions. The system is comprised of a comprehensive suite of mine detection and decoy sub-systems. It is made up of several vehicles, each with complimentary functions:

• VDM (Vehicule Détecteur de Mines): A mine protected lead vehicle deployed for detection and decoy (pre-detonation) functions.
• VTR (Véhicule Tracteur de Remorques): A mine protected vehicle used to tow pressure decoy trailers
• RDM (Remorques Déclencheuses de Mines): A suite of pressure decoy trailers designed to activate all known pressure activated mines. The system also incorporates a paint-based lane marking system to mark the cleared route.

SOUVIM 2 has been optimised to provide a rapid route opening capability, capable of clearing up to 150 km (approx 93 Miles) of route in a single day. Key technologies and sub-systems include:

• CALIFE modular decoy frame with integrated mine rollers
• Ultra-low ground pressure ‘stealth’ tyres
• DEDALE magnetic decoy system
• IR decoy system
• Lane Marking System
• Integrated vehicle based detection systems