Aardvark Group

Development, Build & Testing – The machine clears land mines by striking the ground with 72 spinning metal chains whilst slowly moving forwards. The impact of the chains destroys the mine. The machine is fully armoured and designed to withstand the impact of anti-tank mines.

The D7 Dozer Flail developed –  first D7 sales to the US Marines.

The United Nations and NGO Afghan Technical Consultants (ATC) establish a mine clearance unit for Afghanistan with machines and training provided by Aardvark.

UK MoD purchases 11 Aardvark JSFU’s for mine clearance in Kuwait.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia purchases 24 Aardvark JSFU’s.

Aardvark RACE A and RACE C produced.
RACE A: An armoured Volvo loader with fixed hydraulic rotator flail.
RACE C: An advanced self-contained hydraulic folding flail unit for APC’s

JSFU’s supplied to the Kingdom of Jordan for mine clearance of the Jordan Valley.

Aardvark JSFU’s purchased by Dutch Army.

Mine Ban Treaty (Ottawa Convention) opened for signature. Treaty provides for a 10-year deadline for the clearance and destruction of all buried landmines. Not all nations sign, and many seek an extension.

The Aardvark JSFU MK4 enters service with an upgraded engine, dual steering system and operator-friendly cab.

Aardvark JSFU Purchase by Cidev (French NGO) for mine clearance in Mozambique.

Aardvark US subsidiary established in Washington.

Aardvark JSFU MK4 purchased by US Army for evaluation. More units purchased for use 2003, 2004.

Aardvark JSFU MK4 purchased by the Libyan Army.

Aardvark JSFU MK4 purchased by the US Army for use in Afghanistan.