There has, however, been a lot of resistance from nature conservationists against mines opening in the area.
Defense against command-detonated mines was not easy but such mines were also less frequent.
The explosive armor was not effective against mines or high-velocity projectiles, he said.
It is the only sweep effective against bottom mines.
Depth Charges are weapons used against submarines and underwater mines.
In September 1956, she was modified for advanced sound reduction to protect against acoustic mines.
A degaussing station was built to provide protection for ships against magnetic mines.
Payment appropriations for actions against anti-personnel mines are down by 1.5 %.
Parliament must also play its part, just as it played a leading role in the campaign against anti-personnel mines.
A .50-caliber machine gun is mounted on top, and steel covers the bottom, for protection against mines.