Anticipation mounts as an advanced detection system for a variety of explosive hazards will soon be unveiled as industry leaders gather at the International Defence Exhibition or IDEX 2023. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will play host to the region's most prominent military conference, showcasing the latest technologies within sectors of defence.
The firm will soon unveil its new Multi-sensor Detection System (MDS) at a Mideast defence exhibit.
Global Clearance Solutions (GCS) will be at the biannual event from February 20th to offer visitors an exclusive chance to witness their newly patented device. A pioneering system capable of increasing the find rate of Improvised Explosive Devises (IED) and Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) will be unleashed onto the worldwide market in Abu Dhabi.
Meeting demand
"I am excited to be participating at IDEX again, where we will showcase our new multi-sensor IED and UXO detection system to enhance GCS' EOD portfolio," says Phillip Gross, UAE Branch Manager for GCS. "Accurate and effective detection capabilities during and after a conflict are invaluable as they ultimately offer our customers the chance to save lives."
Dominic Graser, a senior R&D engineer for GCS, says final preparations are underway to present the "game-changing invention and first of its kind" at the event. This comes after extensive market research to provide a distinctive solution that can be adapted to specific clientele needs. Company executives will be in attendance to explain key features and further information during the week-long exhibition.
Continuous progress
In 2022 the company won a milestone contract to supply General Dynamics European Land Systems–Mowag (GDELS–Mowag) with military engineering attachments for the Swiss Armed Forces. That same year other landmark agreements, including a significant German Army deal, were also secured. In recent months the GCS-100 and GCS-200 have been deployed to countries such as Colombia, Ireland, Azerbaijan and, particularly, Ukraine.
GCS is currently contracted by the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) to conduct humanitarian IED and UXO clearance in Iraq, where around 5 million square meters have been rendered safe, and land has been placed back in the hands of the people. Advances in detection can accelerate Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operations in some of the world's most hazardous areas, where help is urgently needed, and action speaks volumes.