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 report 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
- UK: Controlled explosion carried out on Saltburn beach
August 31, 2024
A controlled explosion was carried out this morning (Saturday 31st August) on Saltburn beach after a report that a suspected unexploded device, possibly from war time, had been located by ...
- West Bank: Car bombs explode at Gush Etzion gas station and Karmei Tzur
August 31, 2024
On Friday night at approximately 11:15 PM, a car bomb exploded at the Tzomet Hagush gas station in Gush Etzion, resulting in significant damage and chaos. CCTV footage captured the ...
- UK: Fire crews tackle ‘out of control’ blaze on film set near The O2 after pre-planned explosions
August 31, 2024
Firefighters were called to reports of explosions near The O2 in London – which was part of a “pre-planned filming event” but “spread out of control”. There is no risk to ...
- US CENTCOM Forces and Iraqi Security Forces conduct partnered raid in Western Iraq
August 30, 2024
TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces and Iraqi Security Forces conducted a partnered raid in Western Iraq in the early hours of Aug. 29, resulting in the death ...
- Bringing Drone Technology to Iraqi Police
August 30, 2024
“In 2021, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Salman Pak Training Center received 20 drones from UNMAS Iraq. These drones were distributed to relevant departments across the ...
- Iowa: Dubuque man arrested after police find drugs, explosive device in his vehicle
August 30, 2024
A Dubuque man has been arrested after police said they found drugs and an improvised explosive device in his vehicle. In a criminal complaint, police said they saw 32-year-old Timothy ...
- Employing Military Working Dogs in Large-Scale Combat Operations
August 30, 2024
Canines have been useful to military organizations since their domestication. Few, if any, instruments of war have the successful track record and longevity of MWDs. They remain effective in a ...
- EU defense aid to Ukraine exceeds EUR 43.5B
August 30, 2024
Military aid from the EU member states to Ukraine since the outset of Russia’s full-scale invasion has exceeded EUR 43.5 billion. This was stated by EU High Representative Josep Borrell, ...
- Supporting Iraqi Women in Mine Action
August 30, 2024
Noor is a qualified Iraqi woman working in the Iraqi mine action sector. She joined an explosive ordnance risk education (EORE) team nine years ago with an international mine action ...
- Austria: CIA say Taylor Swift Vienna terrorists planned to kill “tens of thousands” of fans
August 29, 2024
The CIA have reported that the terrorists who planned to attack the Taylor Swift Vienna gigs were aiming to kill “tens of thousands” of fans. Earlier this month, all three of ...
- India: NSG commandos undertake counter-terrorist mock drills at Kasol, Manali in Himachal Pradesh
August 29, 2024
The National Security Guard (NSG) commandos carried out a series of counter-terrorist mock drills at multiple locations which included the vulnerable and key targets in Kasol and Manali in Himachal ...
- Ukraine’s long-range drones using Western tech to hit Russia
August 29, 2024
Western technology and finance are helping Ukraine carry out hundreds of long-range strikes inside Russia. That is despite Nato allies still refusing to give Ukraine permission to use Western-supplied munitions ...
- Texas: Tyler Fire Department to apply for ‘Bomb Team robot’ grant
August 29, 2024
On Wednesday the Tyler City Council approved the Tyler Fire Department to apply for a $450,000 grant to acquire a robot for the Public Safety Bomb Team. The city said that ...
- UK: RNAS Culdrose helicopter scrambled after grenade found on Isles of Scilly
August 29, 2024
A helicopter from RNAS Culdrose was called in to action on Tuesday, August 27, after the discovery of a possible Second World War grenade on the Isles of Scilly. Police and ...
- UK: Residents evacuated after ‘highly explosive grenade’ found in Bedworth
August 29, 2024
A ‘highly explosive’ hand grenade found in Bedworth over the weekend has been ‘destroyed.’ It was discovered on Mavor Drive on Sunday (August 25). Experts from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) ...
- Safe Pro Group Inc. Announces Pricing of its Initial Public Offering on Nasdaq
August 28, 2024
AVENTURA, FL – August 28, 2024 – Safe Pro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAI) (“Safe Pro” or the “Company”), a premier provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions specializing in drone imagery ...
- Washington: Suspicious package on train, bomb squad responds in Ferndale
August 28, 2024
Last week Bellingham Police’s Hazardous Devices Unit answered a call from Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office about a suspicious package attached to a locomotive. Police described the package as a bag hanging ...
- Pacific Islands leaders back Australia-funded joint policing plan
August 28, 2024
Pacific Islands states have backed an Australian-funded regional policing plan to improve training and create a multinational crisis reaction force. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said leaders endorsed the 400 ...
