Thailand: Troops finish clearance of deadly landmines in Si Sa Ket

Armed forces have finished clearing landmines along the Thai-Cambodian border in Si Sa Ket, opening safe access after all explosive threats were removed. The Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters’ Thailand Mine Action Center (TMAC) on Saturday reported progress in mine Read More …

British Army sets out service life for key armoured engineer fleet

How modernization and maintenance plans shape the future of military engineering The army has officially outlined the service life of its key armoured engineer fleet, a critical component in modern military operations. Armoured engineer vehicles (AEVs) are specialized machines designed Read More …

Ukraine: Japan to allocate USD 25 million for humanitarian demining and rehabilitation

Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Ihor Klymenko and Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Ukraine Osamu Hattori signed a Grant Agreement for the implementation of the Emergency Response Program related to humanitarian demining and clearing Read More …

India: 16 IEDs, 100kg Explosives Seized As Security Forces Foil Maoist Plot

In a major success for security forces combating left-wing extremism in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, a joint operation on Saturday led to the recovery of a significant cache of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and Maoist supplies hidden in dense forest areas. Read More …

Ukraine: Kyiv bomb disposal experts neutralized the warhead of a Russian Iskander-M missile

Fragments of a missile with a warhead weighing about 500 kg were located near residential buildings and a gas station in the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv. This posed a high risk of explosion and civilian casualties. Police explosives technicians and Read More …

Montana: Pray man pleads guilty to possession of unregistered explosive devices

A Pray man has pleaded guilty to a federal charge after investigators say they found multiple homemade explosive devices inside a travel trailer in Park County, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme. Kadin Hawkeye Lewis, 24, pleaded guilty Wednesday to Read More …

Greece: Two arrested over explosive device attack outside Athens nightclub in October last year

Police arrested two foreigners on Thursday over an improvised explosive device attack outside a nightclub in Athens last October that caused minor injuries and material damage, authorities said. The explosion took place on October 7 outside the Jacky O nightclub Read More …

Philippines: 120 hand grenades discovered in Quezon town cemetery

A Philippine Army reservist discovered a cache of live hand grenades at a public cemetery in Lucban town, Quezon province, the military reported. In a belated report issued Friday, the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division (2nd ID) said Private First Class Read More …

UK: Explosive device detonated on Devon beach

Dartmouth Coastguard Rescue Team were called out at 2:57pm on Thursday, January 22, after the suspected ordnance was found. A cordon was put in place on Hallsands beach after seeing what they initially suspected to be an anti-tank mine, similar Read More …

Baltic Sea: CTF 68 Builds Maritime Advantage with NATO Allies During Exercise Freezing Winds 2025

U.S. Navy expeditionary forces assigned to Commander, Naval Expeditionary Combat Forces Europe-Africa/Commander, Task Force 68 (CTF 68) recently concluded operations in support of Exercise Freezing Winds 2025, a Finnish-led multinational training event designed to bolster collective readiness, interoperability, and security Read More …

Detection and imaging of chemicals and hidden explosives using terahertz time-domain spectroscopy and deep learning

Detecting concealed chemicals and explosives remains a critical challenge in global security. Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS) offers a promising non-invasive and stand-off detection technique owing to its ability to penetrate optically opaque materials without causing ionization damage. While many chemicals Read More …

Kenya, Germany Strengthen Counter-IED and Peace Support Training

Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya made the remarks following a high-level visit by During the visit, the German delegation received a detailed briefing on HPSS’s role within the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA), with particular emphasis on Explosive Ordnance Read More …

India: 3 IEDs recovered near India-Myanmar border in Manipur

In a major security concern just days ahead of Republic Day celebrations, security forces in Manipur recovered three IEDs along the sensitive India-Myanmar border. Police said the explosives were detected during an intensive area domination and sanitisation operation near border Read More …

Nigeria: Dozens of terrorists killed as ISWAP and Boko Haram clash in Borno

Dozens of terrorists were killed on both sides after a renewed violent encounter between the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and elements of the Bukura faction loyal to Abu Umaima along the Lake Chad Basin axis of Abadam Local Read More …

Syria: YPG drone strike kills 7 soldiers in Hassakeh despite cease-fire

ven Syrian soldiers were killed and 20 others injured when a YPG drone struck an ammunition site in northeastern Hassakeh, the Syrian Defense Ministry said Wednesday. The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), citing the ministry’s Media and Communications Department, said Read More …

Pennsylvania: 3 explosive devices removed from Altoona apartment

Three improvised explosive devices were removed from an Altoona apartment on Tuesday. According to the Altoona Police Department, they, along with the Altoona Fire Department, responded to a vacant apartment at the City Hall Commons, on 13th Avenue, for a Read More …

UK: Investigation continues following arrest in Bristol

Officers from Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) are continuing an investigation after a man was arrested in Bristol yesterday (20/1) in connection with a terrorism offence. A property in the Horfield area of the city was searched and a Read More …

Nigeria: Troops Dismantle Terrorist Networks in Timbuktu Triangle, Foil Vehicle-Borne IED Attacks

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded significant operational gains in the ongoing military campaign across the Timbuktu Triangle, as sustained offensives continue to weaken and disrupt terrorist networks in the North East. The development was confirmed in a Read More …

UK: Man denies blowing up Ulez camera with explosives

A retired engineer from Sidcup has denied blowing up a Ulez camera with explosives. Kevin Rees, 63, of Harcourt Avenue, appeared at Woolwich Crown Court last week accused of using an improvised explosive device to damage a Ulez camera in Read More …

Oklahoma: Authorities safely dispose of military ordnance found in rural Wilburton

The Latimer County Sheriff’s Office said two military-grade artillery shells were detonated and disposed of on Monday. According to LCSO, deputies were contacted about two artillery shells by a resident. He said that he’s been in possession of these shells Read More …