UK Defence and Security Accelerator Competition: Autonomy in Challenging Environments Phase 2

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is launching the second phase of the Autonomy in Challenging Environments theme, seeking proposals for novel and innovative technologies to improve the capability of unmanned autonomous military systems in challenging environments. Unmanned autonomous and Read More …

315 CEF EOD sharpens skills, maintains proficiency during COVID

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. — The 315th Civil Engineer Flight’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal team here held a live-explosives demolition training June 27, 2020, at the EOD range near the Naval Weapons Station Charleston. To maintain mission readiness and the ability to Read More …

Pakistan attack: ‘Gunmen killed’ in raid on stock exchange in Karachi

Four gunmen attacked the Pakistani stock exchange in Karachi, killing at least two people and wounding others before police shot them dead. The assailants launched a grenade attack at the main gate to the building and opened fire but police Read More …

Afghanistan: 6 Civilians Killed in Helmand Roadside Mine Blast

At least six civilians, including women and children, were killed in a roadside mine blast in southern Helmand province on Sunday afternoon, local officials said on Monday. The incident took place in Washir district after a civilian vehicle struck a Read More …

UK: Southend Airport to stop removal of liquids and laptops from hand luggage

Southend Airport is set to become the country’s first airport to stop making passengers remove liquids and laptops thanks to new X-Ray machine technology. The growing airport will next month abandon the practice of asking passengers to remove liquids and Read More …

UK: Bomb disposal called to Sunderland house after suspected explosives found

Northumbria Police uncovered suspected explosives during a raid at a Sunderland home. The planned warrant took place at a property on Amy Street on Friday 25 June. While searching the house suspicious items were found prompting officers to call in Read More …

Philippines: Rifle, explosives seized in clash with NPAs in Sorsogon

Authorities recovered a rifle and explosives after a firefight with suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Donsol town in Sorsogon on Saturday (June 27). Major Jose Michael Aurelio, chief of Donsol police, said in a report that while conducting Read More …