What Germany is building in defence tech (2026)
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Freienbach, Switzerland
Stockach, Germany
Kyiv, Ukraine
Bialystok, PolandAbu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesBaghdad, IraqFreienbach, SwitzerlandStockach, GermanyKyiv, UkraineBialystok, PolandAbu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesBaghdad, Iraq
Products & Solutions
GCS-200
The company's flagship remote-controlled demining and EOD platform. Designed to clear landmines, anti-personnel mines and explosive remnants of war from large contaminated areas, it can be equipped with various attachments including a tiller. As of April 2026, 100 units have been produced and the platform has cleared more than 40 million square metres of land across multiple conflict zones.
GCS-100
A compact, lightweight remote-controlled multi-purpose EOD/IEDD platform. The smallest in the GCS platform lineup, it is designed for versatility in explosive threat detection and disposal tasks where a lighter, more manoeuvrable system is needed.
Multi-sensor Detection System (MDS)
A detection system unveiled in February 2023 and designed to increase the find rate of explosive threats. The MDS integrates multiple sensor types to improve detection accuracy during demining and clearance operations.
Jamming Solutions
Counter-IED electronic jamming systems developed following GCS's acquisition of Swiss jamming specialist Symlab in June 2023. The division provides protection against radio-controlled IED threats for military and humanitarian operators.
Service, Maintenance and Training
GCS operates a full after-market support offering including repair, overhaul, spare parts supply and a Training Academy for platform operators. A dedicated service centre in Ukraine opened in April 2025 to support in-country operations.
Videos
GCS – We Are Where The Future Begins
GCS-200 Demining in Ukraine
Remote-controlled Multi-purpose EOD/IEDD Platform GCS-100
About
Global Clearance Solutions (GCS) is a Swiss company founded in 2015, headquartered in Freienbach with engineering and manufacturing facilities in Stockach, Germany. It designs, builds and operates remote-controlled platforms for humanitarian demining, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and IED defeat, serving military, government and humanitarian organisations across conflict-affected regions.
Offices
Freienbach, SwitzerlandStockach, GermanyKyiv, UkraineBialystok, PolandAbu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesBaghdad, IraqCustomers & Partners
German ArmyUkraine State Emergency ServiceUkraine State Special Transport ServiceIraqi Directorate of Mine Action (DMA)City of HamburgUNOPS (United Nations Office for Project Services)UNMAS (UN Mine Action Service)HALO TrustNorwegian People's Aid (NPA)Humanity & Inclusion (HI)Mine Advisory Group (MAG)Free Fields Foundation (3F)International Finance Corporation (IFC)Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)Epicentr SafetyState Enterprise Forests of UkraineGeneral Dynamics European Land Systems–Mowag
Timeline
2026-04
Reached production milestone of 100 GCS-200 units, with total clearance exceeding 40 million square metres globally.
2024-05
City of Hamburg allocated approximately €10 million for four GCS-200 platforms destined for Ukraine demining operations.
2023-06
Acquired majority stake in Swiss jamming specialist Symlab, establishing a counter-IED electronic warfare division.
2022-07
Secured major German Army contract as primary supplier for General Dynamics European Land Systems–Mowag military engineering attachments.
2021
Opened regional office in Abu Dhabi, UAE, expanding into the Middle East market.
2015
Founded in Freienbach, Switzerland as an owner-managed EOD robotics company.
Open Positions (5)
Products & Solutions
GCS-200
The company's flagship remote-controlled demining and EOD platform. Designed to clear landmines, anti-personnel mines and explosive remnants of war from large contaminated areas, it can be equipped with various attachments including a tiller. As of April 2026, 100 units have been produced and the platform has cleared more than 40 million square metres of land across multiple conflict zones.
GCS-100
A compact, lightweight remote-controlled multi-purpose EOD/IEDD platform. The smallest in the GCS platform lineup, it is designed for versatility in explosive threat detection and disposal tasks where a lighter, more manoeuvrable system is needed.
Multi-sensor Detection System (MDS)
A detection system unveiled in February 2023 and designed to increase the find rate of explosive threats. The MDS integrates multiple sensor types to improve detection accuracy during demining and clearance operations.
Jamming Solutions
Counter-IED electronic jamming systems developed following GCS's acquisition of Swiss jamming specialist Symlab in June 2023. The division provides protection against radio-controlled IED threats for military and humanitarian operators.
Service, Maintenance and Training
GCS operates a full after-market support offering including repair, overhaul, spare parts supply and a Training Academy for platform operators. A dedicated service centre in Ukraine opened in April 2025 to support in-country operations.
Videos
GCS – We Are Where The Future Begins
GCS-200 Demining in Ukraine
Remote-controlled Multi-purpose EOD/IEDD Platform GCS-100
Open Positions (5)
About
Global Clearance Solutions (GCS) is a Swiss company founded in 2015, headquartered in Freienbach with engineering and manufacturing facilities in Stockach, Germany. It designs, builds and operates remote-controlled platforms for humanitarian demining, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and IED defeat, serving military, government and humanitarian organisations across conflict-affected regions.
Offices
Freienbach, SwitzerlandStockach, GermanyKyiv, UkraineBialystok, PolandAbu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesBaghdad, IraqCustomers & Partners
German ArmyUkraine State Emergency ServiceUkraine State Special Transport ServiceIraqi Directorate of Mine Action (DMA)City of HamburgUNOPS (United Nations Office for Project Services)UNMAS (UN Mine Action Service)HALO TrustNorwegian People's Aid (NPA)Humanity & Inclusion (HI)Mine Advisory Group (MAG)Free Fields Foundation (3F)International Finance Corporation (IFC)Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)Epicentr SafetyState Enterprise Forests of UkraineGeneral Dynamics European Land Systems–Mowag
Timeline
2026-04
Reached production milestone of 100 GCS-200 units, with total clearance exceeding 40 million square metres globally.
2024-05
City of Hamburg allocated approximately €10 million for four GCS-200 platforms destined for Ukraine demining operations.
2023-06
Acquired majority stake in Swiss jamming specialist Symlab, establishing a counter-IED electronic warfare division.
2022-07
Secured major German Army contract as primary supplier for General Dynamics European Land Systems–Mowag military engineering attachments.
2021
Opened regional office in Abu Dhabi, UAE, expanding into the Middle East market.
2015
Founded in Freienbach, Switzerland as an owner-managed EOD robotics company.
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