Shielder minelaying system

The Shielder minelaying system was used by the British Army to create anti-tank barriers quickly.

[citation needed] The system consists of up to 40 dispensers, each containing 6 mines, mounted on the flat bed version of the Alvis Stormer tracked armoured fighting vehicle.

A dispenser control unit provides fire signals, testing and arming of the self-destruct mechanism.

[citation needed] Twenty-nine Shielder systems were in service with the British Army in 2009.

[citation needed] In 2013/14 it was revealed that the system was removed from active service.