DOK-ING increases localization of demining machine production in Ukraine
Croatian demining equipment manufacturer DOK-ING has increased the localization of its production in Ukraine to 30% and plans to reach 50% by 2026, starting the production of armored machine bodies and other components. The company shared these plans on the first anniversary of its office opening in Ukraine.
In partnership with A3Tech, DOK-ING has established the production of spare parts, repair, and assembly of machines. Currently, this includes a full cycle of repair and maintenance. In 2024, Ukraine assembled 8 demining machines and provided 3,600 spare parts needed for their repair and maintenance.
“Producing components in Ukraine significantly speeds up the servicing and repair of equipment. This means machines can return to the field faster instead of being idle for weeks during repairs. It also saves significant state funds. According to A3Tech estimates, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU) and the State Special Transport Service (SSTS) saved over UAH 7 million on components produced locally compared to purchasing them directly from Croatia,” said Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine Ihor Bezkaravainyi.
According to the company, investments in the Ukrainian office over the past year have supported the creation of 72 jobs, the establishment of assembly and service lines, and the training of over 300 DOK-ING machine operators.
Currently, 69 DOK-ING machines are operating in 10 regions of Ukraine, having cleared over 25 million square meters of land and neutralized more than 10,000 explosive devices, particularly in Donetsk, Chernihiv, Kherson, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Mykolaiv, and Odesa regions.
Background Information
DOK-ING is a Croatian manufacturer of robotic systems for humanitarian demining. The company has over 500 machines operating in more than 40 countries, including Ukraine, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Azerbaijan.
Since 2022, DOK-ING has been supplying equipment to Ukraine, used by the SESU, SSTS, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and international partners such as Fondation Suisse de Déminage (FSD) and Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA).