The U.S. government has transferred a new aid package to Ukrainian explosive ordnance disposal units with a GCS-200 mine-clearing vehicle.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine said that the new package includes Dodge RAM trucks.

The U.S. also handed over X-ray machines, two types of blasting vehicles, metal detectors, and more.

The total value of the transferred machinery and equipment is $2 million.

“Given the density of mines on the territory of Ukraine, we would like to assure you that we will continue to provide you with all the support you need,” Bridget Brink, U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Ukraine, said.

Currently, the Ministry of Internal Affairs units have 50 mine-clearing vehicles of various types.

Mechanized mine-clearing vehicles make it possible to protect personnel from explosions and significantly speed up the process of clearing the territories.

The GCS-200 mine clearing vehicle was developed by the Swiss-German company Global Clearance Solutions.

The GCS-200 consists of a crawler tractor and attachments. The standardized mounting interface makes it easy to connect and disconnect the working tools in just a few minutes.

During demining, the front tool detonates or destroys the mines, diverting the explosion from vulnerable parts of the system.

To ensure survivability, the vehicle is equipped with ballistic protection made of Hardox steel with a thickness of 8 mm for the chassis, 20 mm for the lower front part, 10 mm for the radiator housing, and a V-shaped body.

Last year, Global Clearance Solutions was reported to supply about 20 mine-clearing vehicles to Ukraine.