From active war zones to domestic homeland security operations, explosive threats continue to evolve. The global increase in landmine and UXO casualties was up 22% in 2024, according to the Landmine Monitor Report 2024, underscoring the persistent danger posed by explosive remnants of war (ERW), IEDs, and other energetic threats.
Today’s threat landscape spans traditional battlefields, urban centers, maritime infrastructure, and critical homeland assets. In response, detection and security must be more mobile, more precise, and more adaptable than ever before. Whether supporting Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces in counter-IED missions or enabling forensic subsurface recovery in post-conflict zones, detection and security are foundational to mission success and operational safety.
This growing complexity has made detection a mission-critical capability across defense and humanitarian efforts. Nowhere is this more apparent than in efforts to protect warfighters, support EOD and counter-IED operations, and equip expeditionary forces with the necessary tools to neutralize threats in diverse and demanding environments.
The continued use of explosive devices like landmines, IEDs, and UXOs, remains one of the most enduring and lethal threats to military personnel. As modern conflict zones expand and shift, so does the risk to those tasked with securing them. Detection and Security are essential in reducing that risk, enabling forces to move safely, operate confidently, and maintain momentum in dynamic environments.
For warfighters, detection is about more than just finding threats—it’s about protecting lives. Whether clearing patrol routes, assessing access points, or establishing safe zones, timely detection enables operational freedom while minimizing exposure to hidden dangers. In unpredictable or hostile conditions, detecting buried threats quickly and accurately is critical to survivability and mission success.
This is especially true for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Counter-IED (C-IED) teams, who face increasingly sophisticated devices and complex environments. These specialists require tools that deliver not only sensitivity and depth but also reliability in high-stakes moments. Detection is the cornerstone of their work, from identifying energetic materials to conducting post-blast assessments that inform the future threat response.
Naval Expeditionary Forces also rely on rugged, portable detection systems for near-shore and littoral operations. These missions often take place in logistically challenging areas, where traditional support structures may be limited. Countermine and counter-IED capability in these spaces rely on detection equipment that can perform in real-world maritime-adjacent conditions.
Across these mission sets, the need is clear: advanced, dependable detection and security are not optional—they are essential. They support the safety of military operators, enable precision in EOD efforts, and give expeditionary forces the confidence to operate effectively in the world’s most complex environments.
With over 75 years of field-proven expertise, FOERSTER delivers precision magnetic detection systems built to perform in military, homeland security, and humanitarian missions. Our Detection and Security (DS) portfolio is designed to meet the evolving needs of explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), public safety bomb technicians (PSBTs), forensic recovery teams, and expeditionary forces worldwide.
The MINEX 4.611 is a high-performance metal detection system purpose-built for the rapid location of landmines and deeply buried metallic and conductive threats. Engineered for military, humanitarian, and post-conflict recovery missions, it delivers exceptional sensitivity in even the most complex and metal-rich environments.
The FEREX 4.034 is a high-resolution detection system designed to locate ferromagnetic anomalies with unmatched accuracy. Ideal for large-area UXO surveys and forensic subsurface investigations, it delivers powerful detection performance combined with intuitive, real-time data visualization.
The FEREX 4.035 is a compact, ultra-sensitive fluxgate magnetometer built for mobile use in magnetically cluttered environments. Whether supporting EOD teams, forensic investigators, or security sweeps, it delivers precise, interference-resistant performance when it matters most.
Detection is not a support function—it is mission critical. As the global threat environment continues to evolve, so must the tools and strategies we rely on to stay ahead of it.