European manufacturers of mine clearance equipment have increased their presence in Ukraine and are developing localisation
Leading European manufacturers of demining machines, DOK-ING and GCS, significantly increased the number of machines operating in Ukraine by the end of 2025. In total, at the end of the year, 135 remotely controlled machines from these two companies were in operation in Ukrainian fields, accounting for about 45 per cent of the entire fleet of specialised equipment for mechanised demining, according to the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine.
In particular, 76 GCS 200 and GCS 100 machines, as well as 69 DOK-ING MV 10 and DOK-ING MV 4 machines, are operating in Ukraine. This equipment is used by units of the State Emergency Service, the State Special Transport Service, the National Police, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as international humanitarian organisations.
The companies are simultaneously developing their service and repair capabilities. In 2025, GCS opened a service centre in Kyiv, which significantly reduced the time required for repair and restoration of vehicles. The company's specialists also made more than 100 visits directly to work sites in the regions.
DOK-ING, together with its Ukrainian partner A3 Tech, has achieved a 30 per cent level of localisation of production. This involves expanding the manufacture of spare parts in Ukraine, as well as the repair and assembly of equipment. In the autumn, Ukrainian and Croatian engineers repaired a DOK-ING MV 10 machine damaged by a Russian Lancet drone strike in record time.
In 2026, both companies plan to further deepen localisation. DOK-ING intends to increase its level from 30 to 50 per cent, while GCS is focusing on partnerships with Ukrainian manufacturers, emphasising the critical importance of developing the production of complex high-tech equipment in Ukraine.
