AKA Detectors

Overview

AKA Detectors is a Russian manufacturer of metal detectors founded in 1993, producing digital and analog devices for soil metal detection used by professional treasure hunters, amateurs, and official entities like the FSB, armed forces, and Ministry of Internal Affairs.² The company offers a range of products with upgradeable software and maintains a state-of-the-art factory in Bulgaria for assembly and service, positioning it as a competitor in the global market.¹³

History

AKA was founded in 1993 in Russia as a producer of search equipment and metal detectors.² It has developed a line of devices by its own engineers, supplying both professionals and amateurs.² The company established a modern factory in Bulgaria for assembly and service.³

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products originate from Russia with a state-of-the-art factory established in Bulgaria for main assembling and service.¹³ An associated entity, AKA Electronic Technology Co, LTD, is located in Taiyuan, China.¹

Notable Products

• AKA Smart Pulse - Pulse induction metal detector designed for deep detection in mineralized soils.
• AKA Signum MFD - Multi-frequency detector with advanced discrimination capabilities.
• Software-upgradable detectors - Models allowing field upgrades without hardware changes.

Reputation

AKA is recognized among enthusiasts for reliable, upgradeable metal detectors suitable for treasure hunting in challenging soils, with presence in official Russian security applications.² It competes effectively due to in-house engineering and Bulgarian production quality.³ Limited information on widespread professional feedback or specific criticisms.