Hardware & Technology, Operations, Ukraine
Chloe Salmon
Two new GCS-200 demining platforms "Faith" and ...

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

Two new GCS-200 demining platforms "Faith" and "Love" delivered from EU to Ukraine
Ukraine, Operations
Chloe Salmon
Provincial Explosive Awareness and Reporting ...

Key municipality infrastructure managers and other local leaders gain crucial knowledge and expertise from our specialist experts

Provincial Explosive Awareness and Reporting training continues in local municipalities
Ukraine, Stories from the field, Operations, Hardware & Technology
Chloe Salmon
A technical & administrative achievement: ...

Meticulous planning is required to designate areas of community safe for farming and economic activity

A technical & administrative achievement: demining Shyroke with Serhii Peresunko, municipal director
Operations, Ukraine, Stories from the field
Chloe Salmon
Anatolii Lytvynenko leases eight hectares to ...

“Coordinated effort” from GCS, NIBULON and international donors praised for effectiveness

Anatolii Lytvynenko leases eight hectares to NIBULON, now NIBULON have helped demine his land to rescue his harvest
Operations, Ukraine
Chloe Salmon
Kulykivka District Municipality managers ...

Information and technology will be deployed to safeguard local community from explosive threats

Kulykivka District Municipality managers receive PEAR training

Stories from the field

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Exclusive: Inside Kyiv’s explosive stockpile

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Exclusive: Inside Kyiv’s explosive stockpile

During our recent visit to Kyiv, GCS got to see some of the remnants of war that were amassed by various agencies since the current conflict began. These striking images partly reveal the gravity of Russia’s invasion.

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Demining skills transferred in Lebanon

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In April this year, training was completed by GCS’ senior field technicians in Nabatieh, a city situated near Lebanon’s southern border. In association with MAG, this event was aimed at relaying essential mechanical details that will help to eliminate remnants of war in and around that region.

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A Long-awaited Visit to GCS Iraq

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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.

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Mine Awareness Day 2021

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Mine Awareness Day 2021

April the 4th marks the UN International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. Millions of citizens around the world are still faced with the daily and deadly threat of unexploded landmines and IEDs in their communities. We would like to take this opportunity to honour and support our courageous deminers who are working tirelessly to clear their communities of these deadly threats.

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New mechanical clearance tasks in Vista Hermosa, Colombia

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GCS has been assisting the humanitarian organisation HI in its mission to rid Colombia of its legacy of landmine and IED contamination, for many years. Most recently, we provided HI with our GCS-100 machine in support of a new project in Vista Hermosa in Meta, a region with the highest number of landmine victims in the country.

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GCS in Iraq: Successfully Navigating Multiple Challenges

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GCS in Iraq: Successfully Navigating Multiple Challenges

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.

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When tensions flare – GCS in Libya

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In recent years GCS has become increasingly active in areas where conflicts have not entirely come to an end. Staying on the ground in such situations comes with a certain element of risk – and it is a decision that GCS does not take lightly.