Freienbach, Switzerland, 25.06.2026 – Following its presentation at Eurosatory 2026, Global Clearance Solutions (GCS) is introducing its modular minefield breaching capability, combining a newly developed Modular Mine Plough with an integrated Lane Marking System. Designed for military combat engineering operations, the system supports the creation and marking of breach lanes through mined terrain, enabling the controlled movement of vehicles and forces in high-threat environments.
Minefield breaching is a core requirement for operational mobility. It requires the reliable interaction of multiple steps: mechanical clearance, route definition and continuous progression under protection. GCS addresses this by combining clearance and marking functions within a single coordinated setup.
The Modular Mine Plough is a front-mounted attachment for tracked and wheeled armoured vehicles. It is designed to displace mines and explosive threats and create a cleared lane of 3 to 4.5 m, corresponding to the vehicle width. The system can be operated from within the vehicle and allows adjustment of clearance depth, varying from 5 to 300 mm, during movement, supporting adaptation to varying soil and threat conditions while maintaining forward momentum.
An integrated Lane Marking System defines the cleared route as breaching progresses. The pole-based system deploys markers during movement and supports one- or two-sided marking. Visual aids such as fluorescent elements and optional lighting support lane visibility in degraded conditions, helping follow-on forces maintain orientation and reduce exposure.
Together, both components structure breaching as a controlled and repeatable process rather than a sequence of separate actions. This supports more consistent execution and reduces the need for personnel outside protected platforms.
“Breaching does not end once a passage has been created. The lane must also be marked immediately and without exposing the crew. The Modular Mine Plough and Lane Marking System were developed around this operational requirement: opening the passage, marking it during movement and keeping the crew inside the protected vehicle,” says Philipp von Michaelis, CEO and Co-founder of GCS.
The system forms part of GCS’s broader work in mobility and explosive threat mitigation across humanitarian, commercial and military contexts. In the defence domain, it contributes to combat engineering and minefield breaching capabilities focused on maintaining movement under threat. When developing attachments such as the Modular Mine Plough, GCS focuses on modular solutions that can be adapted to different platforms and operational scenarios and are designed for demanding operational conditions.
At Eurosatory 2026, the system was presented within the joint ENGINEERING SAFE PASSAGE scenario together with ARX Robotics, SYMLAB and ENS Dynamics. Developed specifically for the companies’ joint appearance at the exhibition, the scenario connected their complementary systems around the operational logic of Recon, Breach and Protect.
photo courtesy GCS
