As part of a package including training and equipment for local deminers, members of the Ukraine State Special Transport Service, two GCS-200 demining machines are christened “Vira” – faith and “Lyubov” – love, in keeping with the tradition
GCS pays tribute to local partnerships established over three-year contract encompassing risk awareness raising, training, capacity building and residential area clearance (RAC)
This is a story of determination and teamwork. In an exclusive video interview, CEO Philipp von Michaelis shares valuable insights about the company and recaps a milestone year…
Returning to a place that caused hurt requires grit. Sometimes a relentless will to give back. Eight years after the war,the terror of that time still resonates. “I lost hope and thought there was no life for us anymore,” says…
Community members, including local school children, were invited by GCS to participate in a workshop commemorating the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.
Forced from the land because of Iraq’s civil war. Then the fighting subsided but beneath the ground, the battle raged on. This is a story of renewal and the demining process that brought a sense of hope to many.
Following more than a year of travel restrictions, GCS CEO Philipp von Michaelis finally returned to Iraq this month. He visited the local GCS teams where he witnessed unprecedented progress and took the opportunity to express his gratitude in person for their tireless commitment.
We were delighted to participate as subject matter experts in the 8th EOD online workshop this week, organised by the NATO Explosive Ordnance Disposal Centre of Excellence.
In September, GCS was awarded a new UNOPS/UNMAS contract and two Explosive Hazard Clearance teams were deployed in Mosul and environs in Iraq. Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic situation, the teams were operational within 6 weeks.
Despite the challenges presented by the unprecedented pandemic situation, GCS was successfully granted full Operational Accreditation from UNMAS and was awarded a further UNOPS/UNMAS project for explosive ordnance clearance operations in Mosul.
After an intense year of preparation GCS recently became one of the few international companies in Iraq to conduct a variety of tasks such as the search and clearance of Improvised Explosive Devices and landmines.
We are glad to announce that we have expanded the GCS team with another seasoned industry expert: Kevin Kneebone (48) will lead GCS’ operations in Iraq as Country Director.
Am 18. Mai 2018 fand ein Gespräch zwischen Gyde Jensen, Bundestagsabgeordnete und Vorsitzende des Ausschusses für Menschenrechte und humanitäre Hilfe und Philipp von Michaelis, CEO von GCS, statt.