Hardware & Technology, Operations, Ukraine, August
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, August
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, August
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, August
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, July
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
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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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GCS responds to Ukraine’s call for help

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has yet again brought to light some of the severe realities of war. While there remains an earnest focus on securing front lines, the subsequent need for battlefield clearance must be highlighted. Read why and how GCS can aptly render affected regions safe for civilian use.

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Meeting the Mine Action community in Geneva

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Earlier this month, GCS attended the 8th Mine Action Technology Workshop organised by the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) together with other Mine Action experts, including national authorities, the United Nations and international organisations.

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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 enhances its Service and Maintenance capacity with a new facility

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GCS enhances its Service and Maintenance capacity with a new facility

In order to provide an optimal service to our clients, our team set up a new services and maintenance facility close proximity to our production site. The new facility is fitted with a crane and can serve all types of mechanical equipment.

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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.