DOK-ING
Croatian manufacturer of unmanned robotic systems for demining, firefighting and military engineering, supplying 500+ platforms to 40+ countries.
DOK-ING is a Croatian engineering company founded in 1991 by Vjekoslav Majetić and headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia. The company develops and manufactures unmanned robotic and autonomous systems for high-risk operations including humanitarian demining, military engineering, CBRNE response, emergency management, firefighting, and underground mining. DOK-ING's products account for approximately 80% of the world's robotized mine-clearing machines.
The MV-10 demining system — powered by a Caterpillar C18 engine (766 HP) and weighing approximately 20,950 kg — can clear up to 4,500 square meters per hour. The Komodo is a modular heavy-duty hybrid platform with payload capacity exceeding 8.5 tonnes, designed for armed support, firefighting in extreme environments, and CBRNE response. DOK-ING operates from a 15,000 sq m facility in Zagreb with a secondary production site in Slunj.
In March 2026, Rheinmetall acquired a 51% stake in DOK-ING to develop advanced unmanned military systems under the Wingman program.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
MV-10 Demining System
Heavy-duty robotic demining system with dual flail-and-tiller tooling, clearing up to 4,500 sq m/h with 766 HP Caterpillar engine.
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1991
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Europe
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