Welcome to the Counter-IED Report website, a one-stop source of information and news for Counter-IED professionals. The Counter-IED Report is the leading international subscription-based publication covering the latest developments in the fight against the IED threat. The purpose of the Counter-IED Report is to identify technological advances, as well as strategies and tactics to counter threat networks, reduce IED production and placement, assist in post-conflict humanitarian demining, and capacity-building efforts worldwide. We are committed to providing up-to-date, first-hand expertise and facilitating information sharing among stakeholders, academia and industry. The magazine is published in print, e-book and PDF formats and distributed worldwide. The distribution is tailored to the highly engaged audience of Counter-IED, EOD, CBRNe, Defence, Law Enforcement, Humanitarian Demining and Security professionals and senior decision makers in government, public and private sectors. Additional hard copies of the Report are also distributed at the defence and security events through our Media Partnership Program.
Latest News
- Israel: Timeline probes October 6, hours leading up to October 7 massacre
February 28, 2025
The hours leading up to the October 7 infiltration from Gaza and subsequent attacks provide insight into military failures that led to a slow response that day. The evening of ...
- Pakistan: At least six people including JUI-S leader killed in suicide blast in madressah in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
February 28, 2025
At least six people, including JUI-S leader Maulana Hamidul Haq Haqqani, were killed and 15 injured when a suicide blast ripped through the Darul Uloom Haqqania seminary in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s ...
- 90 CES EOD takes on Operation Wyoming Bullworm
February 28, 2025
F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. — Before the sun crests the hill and the billowing of wind begins in earnest, members of the 90th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance ...
- Exercise Joint Viking 25: DTRA CBRN and EOD Chemical Warfare Agent Interoperability and Integration Training
February 27, 2025
A U.S. Marine Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division participates in a simulated chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear scenario during a Defense Threat ...
- Texas: Midland County Fire Marshal’s discover World War II training bombs
February 27, 2025
World War II training bombs were discovered in South Midland County Thursday, according to the Midland County Fire Marshal’s Office. The Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) from the Midland County Fire Marshal’s ...
- Ukraine needs almost US$30 billion for mine clearance
February 27, 2025
Ukraine requires US$29.8 billion to clear the war-affected areas of landmines and other explosive ordnance. Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy, citing an assessment by the Fourth Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA4) ...
- Pakistan: Faisalabad, Multan airports to get advanced screening system
February 27, 2025
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) will instal state-of-the-art explosive detection system (EDS) CT machines along with an advanced baggage handling system at Karachi, Multan, and Faisalabad airports. A spokesperson for the ...
- Ukraine: International partners to allocate EUR 700M for demining equipment
February 27, 2025
The long-term plan for developing Ukraine’s demining capacity for 2024-2034 includes an allocation of €700 million from partners for equipment procurement. This was discussed at the 11th Meeting of the ...
- Indian Army procures critical CBRN defence equipment
February 26, 2025
Indian Army has signed a contract for procurement of 223 Automatic Chemical Agent Detection and Alarm (ACADA) systems, under the Buy Indian (IDDM) category. This will give a boost to the ...
- Netherlands: Suspects used 200 liters of petrol for Tarwekamp explosion
February 26, 2025
Three of the four suspects arrested for the explosion at the Tarwekamp apartment complex will now also be prosecuted for murder or manslaughter and attempted murder or manslaughter. The other suspect ...
- UK: Teenage boy charged with planning terrorist attack
February 26, 2025
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with planning a terrorist attack and membership of a banned neo-Nazi group. He is charged with engaging in conduct in preparation for committing acts ...
- Hawaii: Multi-agency training exercise to be held Thursday in Kihei
February 26, 2025
The Maui Emergency Management Agency alerts Maui residents and visitors to a multi-agency, full-scale training exercise taking place from 6 a.m. Thursday at Bayer Facility located on Piilani Highway. The 93rd ...
- Somalia: UNMAS handover life-saving equipment to counter the persistent threat of improvised explosive devices
February 26, 2025
Somalia’s path to self-reliance in national security received a major boost today with the handover of assorted, life-saving equipment to counter the persistent threat of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). “Given the ...
- Colorado: Woman with incendiary devices arrested following vandalism at Tesla dealership in Loveland
February 26, 2025
A Colorado woman has been arrested after a Tesla dealership in Loveland, Colorado, was vandalized several times, with incendiary devices discovered at the scene, according to a release from the ...
- Kenya: KDF soldier killed in IED attack in Elwak, Mandera
February 25, 2025
A Kenya Defence Forces soldier was Monday killed after an explosion caused by an improvised Explosive Device in Elwak, Mandera County. Four other soldiers were left with serious injuries following the ...
- Colombia: 17 hurt in explosion in Morales, as peace talks break down
February 25, 2025
An apparent bomb attack in Colombia’s restive southwest wounded 17 people on Monday including three children and two police officers, authorities said, amid growing concern for a fragile peace process. A ...
- UK hikes defense spending to 2.5 percent by cutting aid
February 25, 2025
The United Kingdom will increase defense spending to 2.5 percent of GDP from 2027 by cutting the international development budget, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday. Starmer was speaking ahead ...
- Syria: New Druze military organization announced in Suwayda
February 25, 2025
A new military organization was announced by Druze militias in the southern Syrian province of Suwayda, called “The Suwayda Military Council.” During the announcement ceremony, the founders stated that its role ...
