The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and authorized the supply of a Ukrainian-made pulse metal detector to the Armed Forces. This device for detecting mines and other explosive objects was designed by Ukrainian engineers and named Khortych-1.

A domestic enterprise manufactured this versatile metal detector, having a background in developing and manufacturing similar tools for use in household and industrial applications, such as conducting surveys on soils and surfaces to identify electric and gas networks, carrying out geodetic activities, and detecting metal objects in various economic areas. Since the beginning of the large-scale invasion of russia, the manufacturer has donated all its metal detectors for the military's use. Continuous feedback from the military regarding the practical application of the company’s products guided the company's engineers in creating a universal metal detector for military use. It was required to be light, reliable, low-cost, easy to operate, and fixable on-site.

Weighing just above a kilogram, the metal detector made in Ukraine can spot explosives buried at a depth of more than half a meter, with a slight 5-centimeter deviation in locating the object's center. It can function in temperatures ranging from -20 °C to +40 °C and in humidity of up to 95%. The metal detector has light and sound indicators for detecting mines and a powerful lithium-ion battery that allows it to operate for up to 6 hours.

Manufacturers and designers of weapons and military equipment are encouraged to contact the Main Department of Support for the Lifecycle of Weapons and Military Equipment via email for further inquiries regarding the codification process: [email protected]