The Ministry of Defence has tested humanitarian demining equipment developed by Rovertech, XTI Engineering, and other manufacturers

A demonstration of modern ground robotic systems for humanitarian demining was held at the Ukrainian Training and Testing Complex (UTTC). Leading equipment manufacturers tested their developments in conditions close to real ones, the Ministry of Defence reports.

Among the equipment presented were the “Zmiy” complex, the remotely controlled 5100 GART, the “Legend” mechanised vehicle, the Multi-purpose drone, the UDM VORMELA tracked vehicle, DOK-ING MV-4 and MV-10 mobile carriers, the GERMINA URCM-3000, MEMATT-MR1, GSC-200 and other samples.

Colonel Ruslan Berehuli, Head of the Main Department of Mine Action, Civil Protection and Environmental Safety, said the test environment had been deliberately designed to replicate real combat conditions. The routes included simulated explosions, dummy mines, and other hazards typical of contaminated areas.

What is known about demining machines

• The Zmiy ground robotic clearance complex is a remotely operated engineering vehicle produced by Ukrainian manufacturer Rovertech. Zmiy became the first certified engineering demining machine in the sub-one-tonne category to meet the standards of both the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and NATO. The system can operate at a safe distance of up to one kilometre from the operator, neutralising a broad range of mines, including both anti-tank and anti-personnel types. It has successfully passed combat tests and is currently in service with several brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
• The unmanned demining system Germina is designed to clear areas contaminated with anti-personnel and anti-vehicle mines. It is resistant to blasts equivalent to up to nine kilograms of TNT. Its working mechanism consists of detonating hammers, enabling it to neutralise (destroy) up to 75 per cent of ammunition and detonate 15 per cent.

• The MV-4 light demining vehicles and MV-10 heavy vehicles are developed by the Croatian company DOK-ING. At least 45 of these machines are in service in Ukraine, including in units of the State Emergency Service. A portion of the equipment is now being produced at a Ukrainian partner plant.
• The GCS-100 and GCS-200 demining platforms, also of Croatian origin, are designed for use in difficult-to-access areas. They are capable of neutralising anti-personnel and anti-tank mines, improvised explosive devices, and unexploded ordnance. These machines are also suitable for operations in urban environments.
• The MEMATT is a Turkish-made remote-controlled demining robot mounted on a tracked platform. During testing in Turkey, it demonstrated a clearance efficiency of over 95 per cent and subsequently passed testing in Azerbaijan.

The UTTC Training and Testing Complex, which hosted the demonstration, was opened on 6 June 2025 at the initiative of the Ministry of Defence. Its goal is to develop the latest technologies in the fields of mine action, civil protection and environmental safety.