India partnering with Nigeria to develop IED detector

Abhay Thakur, Indian high commissioner to Nigeria, says his country and Nigeria are working on developing an improvised explosive device (IED) detector to tackle insecurity. Thakur disclosed this on Sunday, while responding to questions from journalists during the commemoration of Read More …

Nigeria: UNICEF Condemns Killing Of 3 Children By IED In Borno

The United Nations Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF), on Saturday, condemned the killing of three children in Borno State reportedly by Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which are part of remnants of war in the North-East region. UNICEF expressed worry that the Read More …

New EUROPOL Threat Assessment On IS And Al-Qaeda’s Battle For Relevance

Published today, the third edition of Europol’s annual report on Online Jihadist Propaganda provides a comprehensive analysis of the major trends and developments in online propaganda of the most prominent jihadist organisations for the year 2020. Focusing on the Islamic Read More …

Egypt: Roadside Bomb Kills Seven Egyptian Troops in Northern Sinai

A roadside bomb exploded late Thursday in the restive northern part of the Sinai Peninsula, killing seven members of Egypt’s security forces, security and medical officials said. The dead included an officer, and six others were wounded. The troops were Read More …

Jammu and Kashmir: IED With 4 ‘Sticky Bombs’ Recovered in Mendhar

A major tragedy was averted ahead of Independence Day after Jammu and Kashmir Police, the army, and the BSF, in a joint operation, apprehended a person in the Poonch district and recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) with four “sticky” Read More …

EUROPOL: Online jihadist propaganda – 2020 in review

The third edition of Europol’s annual report on Online Jihadist Propaganda provides a comprehensive analysis of the major trends and developments in online propaganda of the most prominent jihadist organisations for the year 2020. The threat assessment is based on Read More …

UK: Dstl research and funding priorities

Guidance to industry and academia on priority areas and funding opportunities for science and technology, research and development, and innovation 2021 to 2025. The unprecedented increase in the defence budget will mean around £6.6 billion funding for research and development, Read More …

Texas: Odessa Police Department conducts bomb unit training demo

On Thursday, members of the Odessa Police Department’s Hazmat Devices Unit conducted a bomb unit training demonstration. The event took place at the Odessa Fire Rescue training facility at 3000 S. Dixie. During the demonstration, the OPD Hazmat Devices Unit Read More …

Army EOD Soldier attends FBI National Improvised Explosive Familiarization course

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCHORD, Washington – A U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician completed the FBI National Improvised Explosive Familiarization course. Pfc. Conor L. Neely from the 707th Ordnance Company (EOD) participated in the course July 12 – 15 at the Read More …

As international troops depart Afghanistan, the threat of landmines remains

International military forces leave behind a country facing growing insecurity and levels of violence, a faltering economy and multiple humanitarian crises. Buried amongst the dozens of pressing challenges in Afghanistan is an issue that rarely receives the international spotlight: the Read More …

Bomb-sniffing RAF dogs who served for six years awarded animal OBE

Two RAF police dogs have been awarded the animal equivalent of the OBE for the “exemplary careers” sniffing out ammunition and explosives. Alfie, an English spaniel, and AJ, a Labrador, spent six years helping to locate arms, ammunition and explosives Read More …

Washington: Meth Dealer Bombed Witness’ Car With Improvised Explosives To Harass, Instill Fear

A man from Washington has been sentenced to 8 years in prison on Tuesday, Aug. 10, for drug trafficking and assault after attempting to intimidate a witness with an improvised explosive device. David Nathaniel Hoffman, a 38-year-old man from Olympia, Read More …

Navy EOD Maritime Insertion Training Enhances Ability to Support Joint Force

SAN DIEGO – Elements of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 1 completed the Maritime Insertion Course in San Diego, July 29, enhancing operational access in support of fleet, joint force and special operations forces. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training and Read More …

UK: Man arrested under terrorism act after bomb squad carry out controlled explosions at Darwen train station

A man has been arrested under the terrorism act after carrying a suspicious package onboard a train in Lancashire. Emergency services were called to Darwen train station at around 3.20pm on Monday. The station was evacuated and closed off following Read More …

Migrants Warned of Dangers of Land Mines on the Balkan Route

Migrants attempting to cross into Western Europe via the so-called Balkan route face several risks including drowning, abuse, exploitation and gender-based violence. Added to that is the risk posed by land mines. The Bosnia and Herzegovina Mine Action Centre estimates Read More …