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
- US military launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters after American deaths
December 20, 2025
The Trump administration launched military strikes Friday in Syria to “eliminate” Islamic State group fighters and weapons sites in retaliation for an ambush attack that killed two U.S. troops and ...
- Mince pies and brews: Defence Secretary thanks troops working over Christmas
December 19, 2025
Defence Secretary John Healey travelled to Merville Barracks in Colchester to visit troops who will be on duty over Christmas. Mr Healey spoke to soldiers from 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal ...
- Colombia: At least 6 soldiers killed in drone and mortar attack in Cesar province
December 19, 2025
Guerrilla group ELN allegedly killed at least six soldiers and injured another 28 in a drone and mortar attack on a military base in northern Colombia. The attack took place ...
- Pakistan: Five militants killed in North Waziristan Boya army camp attack
December 19, 2025
An attack unfolded at the Boya military camp in the Datta Khel area in North Waziristan on Friday. The assailants used an explosive‑laden vehicle and suicide jackets to breach and ...
- UK: Explosive device found on Ynyslas beach is detonated
December 19, 2025
Experts were called in after an explosive device was discovered on a Mid Wales beach. The Explosive Ordance Disposal (EOD) unit were called in after reports of a potential device ...
- India: Government approves Rs 10cr to strengthen bomb detection capabilities
December 19, 2025
The state govt approved Rs 9.89 crore for strengthening bomb detection and disposal squad (BDDS) capabilities across the state. The approval includes the purchase of 10 liquid explosive detectors worth Rs ...
- Ukraine strikes Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean for first time
December 19, 2025
In an unprecedented attack, Ukrainian aerial drones struck a Russian shadow fleet tanker in neutral waters of the Mediterranean Sea, an official at Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) told POLITICO on ...
- Thailand: Urgent efforts to recover modified artillery shells as “Landmines” in Trat
December 19, 2025
On December 19, 2025, Rear Admiral Parat Rattanachaiphan, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Navy, condemned the actions of the Cambodian military for clandestinely placing modified landmines intended to kill Thai ...
- IAEA: New Publication on Protecting People and Environment from Radiation
December 18, 2025
The IAEA has released a new safety guide to help countries design and run radiation monitoring programmes to ensure people and environment are protected from harmful effects of ionizing radiation. Radiation ...
- Texas: Man arrested, charged in connection to multiple explosions in Austin
December 18, 2025
Austin police said at the beginning of August 2025, there were reports of repeated explosions in the areas of Jones Road and the Blunn Creek greenbelt near St. Edward’s University. ...
- Nevada: Behind the scenes look at Las Vegas bomb squad
December 18, 2025
The Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Bomb Squad gave 8 News Now a behind-the-scenes look at its operations, as its members serve and protect the community. The LVFR Bomb Squad unit, ...
- Northern Ireland: Co Down man denied bail as court hears details of cross-border terror plot to attack mosque
December 18, 2025
A man in Northern Ireland charged with terror offences linked to a cross-border police investigation into a planned attack on a Galway mosque has been denied bail. Connor Pollock, 38, ...
