GCS Presents Modular Minefield Breaching Solution with Integrated Lane Marking

Freienbach, Switzerland, June 25, 2026 – Following its presentation at Eurosatory 2026, Global Clearance Solutions (GCS) is introducing its modular minefield-breaching solution. This solution combines a newly developed Modular Mine Plow with an integrated lane-marking system. Designed for military combat engineering operations, the system supports the creation and marking of designated passageways through mined terrain. This enables the controlled movement of vehicles and personnel in high-risk environments.

Minefield breaching is a core requirement for operational mobility. It requires the reliable coordination of several steps: mechanical clearance, defining the passageway, and continuous advancement under cover. GCS addresses this requirement by integrating clearance and marking functions into a coordinated setup.

The Modular Mine Plough is a front-mounted attachment for armored tracked and wheeled vehicles. It is designed to displace mines and explosive hazards and create a cleared path 3 to 4.5 m wide, corresponding to the width of the vehicle. The system can be operated from inside the vehicle and allows the clearing depth to be adjusted from 5 to 300 mm while on the move. This enables it to adapt to varying ground and hazard conditions while the vehicle continues to move forward.

An integrated lane marking system continuously marks the cleared path during the breaching process. The pole-based system deploys the markers while the vehicle is in motion and supports single- or double-sided lane marking. Fluorescent elements and optional lighting improve the visibility of the lane in conditions of limited visibility. This helps following forces maintain their orientation and reduce their exposure.

Together, these two components structure the breaching process as a controlled and repeatable sequence rather than a series of separate, individual steps. This supports more consistent execution and reduces the need to deploy personnel outside of protected platforms.

“Minefield breaching does not end once a passage has been created. The path must be marked immediately without exposing the crew. The Modular Mine Plough and the Lane Marking System were developed to meet this operational requirement: to open the passage, mark it while driving, and ensure that the crew can remain in the protected vehicle,” says Philipp von Michaelis, CEO and co-founder of GCS.

The system is part of GCS’s broader activities in the areas of mobility and explosive hazard mitigation in humanitarian, commercial, and military contexts. In the defense sector, it supports combat engineering and minefield breaching with the goal of maintaining mobility under threat. When developing attachments such as the Modular Mine Plough, GCS prioritizes 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 as part of the joint “ENGINEERING SAFE PASSAGE” scenario alongside ARX Robotics, SYMLAB, and ENS Dynamics. The scenario, developed specifically for the joint exhibition, integrated the companies’ complementary systems along the operational logic of Recon, Breach, and Protect.

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