Press release of Army Command 
Time: January 12, 2023 at 19:00 

     
There has been a lot of discussion recently in the media and online about the procurement of Volcano Anti-Tank systems. Army Command has clarified its stance again today (12th):

1. In response to the enemy threat and defensive operational needs, the Army initiated the "Volcanic Anti-Tank systems" procurement plan in 2018. These systems are used to block out beach areas during wartime. Since the system offers advantages such as an "extensive deployment area" , "short operation time", and "armor protection capabilities", among other features, it can greatly reduce manpower and operation time. Most of all, these advantages can work to respond to battlefield conditions, and block the rapid landing of amphibious enemy vehicles.

2. There are currently different kinds of line-laying systems adopted from countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, South Korea and others around the world. As for the "Volcano Anti-Tank systems" purchased by the Army from the United States, this is a brand-new active-duty equipment of the US military, classified as anti-war (A) vehicle mines, and targets enemy armored vehicles rather than non-personnel anti-personnel mines. They are made of metal and feature a timer as a self-destruct function. During combat, it can prevent our troops and the general public from accidental deployment and makes it easier to clear landmines during peacetime.

3. Some recent views and interpretations in the media and online only serve to misguide the general public, and will not, to any extent, benefit nationals in the defense of our homeland. Army Command emphasizes that the procurement of mining systems complies with all relevant domestic and international laws and regulations. After the equipment has been obtained, Command takes both a humanitarian approach, while balancing combat needs, using equipment responsibly to deter the enemy from invasion. Command calls on our nationals for support.