Geneva event reinforces demand for scalable, safe mine clearance technologies

Reflecting on three days of discussion, collaboration and knowledge-sharing, we saw first-hand how the sector is evolving, with laser focus on delivering real-world impact at pace, and at scale.

Held at the International Conference Centre Geneva, more than 800 participants from governments, NGOs, international organisations and industry attended this year’s event, which was themed ‘One Humanity.’

Global collaboration and shared insight

NDMUN29 brought together a wide range of stakeholders across the mine action community, including representatives from the United Nations, the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD), National Mine Action Centres alongside mine clearance specialists and consultants across the charity and commercial sectors.

Alongside plenary discussions, the team attended side workshops that examined country-specific approaches to mine action, highlighting the role of education, partnerships and community engagement in delivering sustainable outcomes. These sessions reinforced the importance of collaboration to advance technology, while strengthening knowledge, skills and local capability.

Strong engagement and valuable insight

The event provided a valuable opportunity to engage directly with partners and operators across the global mine action community, and constructive discussions around our technologies.

Tim Prichard, Business Development Manager at Pearson Engineering, attended the event. He explained: “What really stood out at NDMUN was the urgency felt across the sector. The scale of contamination and its impact on communities means there is a clear need to move faster, both in how we deliver mine clearance initiatives and how we continue to innovate. There is a strong appetite for solutions that can deliver at scale, safely.

“One of the most encouraging outcomes was the strong level of enthusiasm around seeing the MW370 Next Generation firsthand. This interest is already translating into action, with a number of partners expressing an interest in visiting Armstrong Works in the near future.”

Delivering scale, safety and impact

The MW370 Next Generation attracted particular attention for its ability to combine high-volume clearance with reduced risk in both humanitarian and operational contexts – clearing up to 30,000 square metres per day and operating remotely at distances of up to 3,000 metres (compared to typical industry standards of 1,000 metres). Building upon the success of the MW370, the Next Generation model is uncrewed and is blast resistant to double stacked anti-tank mines.

Alongside this, Threat-Sense generated strong interest as a flexible, AI-enabled capability to enhance detection and situational awareness. Discussions around roller systems also highlighted the continued importance of proven mechanical solutions within modern demining approaches.

Looking ahead

NDMUN29 reinforced both the scale of the challenge and the strength of collaboration across the global mine action community.

For Pearson Engineering, the event has underlined the need to continue developing scalable, safe clearance technologies that respond to evolving operational demands – and to do so in close partnership with those delivering mine action clearance activities on the ground.

The conversations started in Geneva will now continue through ongoing collaboration, as we work with partners to translate insight into real-world impact.

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