Croatian robotics specialist DOK-ING and German munitions house Dynamit Nobel Defence (DND) have jointly presented a new Unmanned Mine-Scattering System that integrates DOK-ING’s MV-8 KOMODO hybrid unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) with DND’s SKORPION2 Scatterable Anti-Tank System. The combination offers armed forces a rapid, remote means of deploying structured anti-tank mine obstacles while keeping personnel entirely out of the hazard zone. The system addresses a core requirement in contemporary peer or near-peer conflict: the ability to create deliberate counter-mobility effects quickly, precisely, and with minimal risk to friendly forces. By mounting the SKORPION2 module on the tracked, modular KOMODO platform, operators can emplace mine patterns tailored to terrain and tactical needs in minutes rather than hours.
The SKORPION2 system can deploy up to 400 AT2+ anti-tank mines in approximately ten minutes, creating a mine belt up to 2,000 metres wide. The modular launcher consists of four rotating scattering units, each loaded with magazines of 20 mines. A command-and-control unit automatically records mine positions for integration into battle-management systems, facilitating future demining or avoidance by friendly troops. The AT2+ represents an evolution of the earlier AT2 mine, which has seen operational use, including deliveries to Ukraine. It retains the proven shaped-charge warhead optimised for behind-armour effects and capable of penetrating approximately 140 mm of rolled homogeneous armour (RHA). The updated munition incorporates multi-sensor fuzing (magnetic, seismic, and pressure) and programmable self-destruct features to comply with NATO safety standards and reduce post-conflict residual hazards.
The MV-8 KOMODO is a heavy-class hybrid unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) engineered for operations in extreme environments, including chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) contaminated areas. With a gross vehicle weight of up to 17,000 kg (base plus mission modules), dimensions of 7.2 m in length, 2.3 m in width and 2.9 m in height, a ground clearance of 0.34 m, and a maximum speed of 30 km/h, the platform features a hybrid propulsion system capable of functioning in low-oxygen and high-temperature conditions. It supports line-of-sight remote control up to 1,500 m and incorporates a highly modular architecture that enables rapid reconfiguration for a wide range of missions such as reconnaissance, CBRN decontamination, sample collection, obstacle manipulation, and other engineering tasks. In the mine-scattering configuration, the SKORPION2 module is mounted on the robust tracked chassis, fully exploiting the vehicle’s substantial payload capacity and proven all-terrain mobility.
The collaboration aligns with broader European efforts to enhance counter-mobility capabilities amid renewed emphasis on large-scale land operations. Several NATO nations, including Germany and Denmark, have already procured or expressed interest in SKORPION2 systems on wheeled or tracked platforms. The unmanned variant developed with DOK-ING extends these capabilities into contested or contaminated environments where manned mine-laying vehicles would face unacceptable risk. The system was demonstrated in Croatia and is supported by video footage showing deployment operations. Further details on integration options, exact payload configurations for the KOMODO variant, and potential customers remain under development as the partners market the capability internationally. This integration exemplifies the accelerating convergence of unmanned ground systems and smart munitions to meet the tempo and survivability demands of modern defensive operations.
Dynamit Nobel Defence GmbH (DND) is a German medium-sized defence company. DND is a direct successor of the former Dynamit Nobel companies belonging to the Alfred Nobel Group, with over 60 years of experience in the development and production of shoulder-launched weapons for anti-tank, anti-armor, and multipurpose uses. Their portfolio has vastly expanded and today includes holistic vehicle protection concepts, counter mobility systems, digital solutions, fire protection systems for military and commercial uses, test charges, environmental and qualification test services, as well as R&D. They are a full system supplier and global technology leader, trusted by German and international armed forces and services worldwide.
DOK-ING d.o.o. is a Croatian company which manufactures unmanned multi-purpose vehicles, electric vehicles and robotic systems,[5] established in 1992. Its products make up 80% of the worlds robotized mine clearing machines. The company was formed in 1992 by Vjekoslav Majetić. It primarily develops and produces robotic and autonomous systems intended for use in various situations. Their vehicles are used for demining, firefighting, underground mining and counter-terrorism purposes. The electric motors for their vehicles are largely supplied by the Pula-based company Tema. In 2025, the company unveiled an integrated unmanned ground combat system consisting of their proprietary MV-8 Komodo robotic platform, adapted to support military applications, with the Mangart 25 AD remote-controlled turret, produced by Valhalla Systems.
