§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what weapons systems are deployed in the armed forces which can deliver mines from a land-based system from less than 500m. [12327]
§ Mr. ArbuthnotThe weapons systems which are currently in service with the United Kingdom armed forces which can deliver mines from a land-based system from less than 500m are Ranger and Barmine. Ranger projects mines over a short distance while Barmine lays them directly on, or under, the surface of the ground.