Thailand Tests Explosives and Mine Threats for Chaiseri's Vehicle

26 September 2025

Explosives and mine threats testing on 4x4 vehicle (photos: DTI)

Defense and Security Standard Test Center (DeST), Defense Technology Institute (DTI) conducted tests and evaluated the protection levels of armored wheel vehicles against explosives and mine threats for Chaiseri Metal & Rubber Co., Ltd. at the test range of the Royal Thai Artillery Center, Lopburi Province.

DTI, itself, developed an Anthropomorphic Test Device (ATD) Hybrid III, referenced from the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standards, to support the testing program which is included: 

1. Testing and evaluation of 4x4 armored wheel vehicles against explosive and mine threats in accordance with STANAG AEP-55 Vol. 2, Levels 2B and 3A (3 vehicles). 

2. Testing and evaluation of AWAV 8x8. armored wheel vehicles against explosive and mine threats in accordance with STANAG AEP-55 Vol. 2, Levels 2B and 3A (1 vehicle)

Explosives and mine threats testing testing on 8x8 vehicle (photos: DTI)

Testing to verify the ability of protection against explosives and mine threats of both 4x4 and AWAV 8x8 armored vehicles will support the production of armored wheel vehicle that fully designed, manufactured, and tested of comparable to international armored vehicle standards.

Being able to conduct such tests domestically reduces testing costs, strengthens national security, and significantly enhances the testing capabilities of the Defense and Security Standard Test Center (DeST) to international standards. Furthermore, the test results will be used and recognized at the internationally in the future.

(DTI Thailand)