Nigeria: NAF Special Forces, Police EOD Team Boost Counter-IED Warfare Capabilities In Bauchi

To maintain operational dominance across increasingly complex security environments, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Regiment Training Centre Annex (RTCA), Bauchi, in collaboration with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Bauchi State Command, conducted a Read More …

Russian Sappers Deploy Electromagnetic Guns for Mine Clearance in Donbass

Servicemen from Russia’s Center group of forces have begun using «electromagnetic guns» to clear mines in recently liberated settlements in the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry’s press service reported. According to the ministry, sappers from the 12th Separate Guards Engineer Brigade are deploying the Courier ground-based Read More …

UK: Controlled explosion near County Durham beach after unexploded ordnance found

A controlled explosion was carried out at a County Durham beach as an unexploded ordnance was found. Durham Police were called at about 5.20pm on Thursday (May 7) following reports of an unexploded ordnance on waste land close to the Read More …

Clams and grenades? Tales from the Rhode Island Bomb Squad

It could be the quintessential Rhode Island Bomb Squad story, because it involved grenades and clams. It happened a few years ago when a Rhode Island fishing boat hauled in more than clams while dragging off New Jersey, according to Read More …

Nepal: Eighty six explosives found buried inside police office premises in Salyan

A total of 86 bombs of various types have been discovered inside the premises of the District Police Office, Salyan. The devices were found buried underground during excavation for the foundation of a new building, police said. Inspector Purna KC, Read More …

Papua New Guinea: NZDF assists Bougainville in destruction of WWII-era bombs

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel deployed to Bougainville to dispose of a 1000lb (454kg) bomb discovered at Aropa Airfield and a 500lb bomb found at Kieta Primary School. The six-person EOD team, equipment and aid packages were flown to Bougainville Read More …

UK: Over 1,200 homes evacuated after 250kg WW2 device found in Plymouth

Police have activated a 400m cordon around a building site in Southway after a huge 250kg WW2 bomb was found yesterday (Wednesday, April 29). Cordons are in place in the vicinity of Aldi in Southway, with several roads closed and Read More …

Alabama: Collaborative testing demonstration seeks improvement for shorelines remediation projects

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — Traditional methods to detect Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) on shorelines can be a struggle. As a result\, many impacted areas remain unaddressed due to the difficulty\, cost\, and risk associated with large-scale detection and classification. In February, Read More …

RC-East Conducts IED Detection Training at Camp Bondsteel

PRISTINA – Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) soldiers assigned to Regional Command-East (RC-E), part of the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) mission, conducted Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detection and vehicle inspection training at Camp Bondsteel. The training strengthens base security by improving Read More …

India: MoD Signs Rs 9,750 Million Deal To Boost Army Mine Clearance Capability

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a Rs 9,750 million (mn) contract to enhance the Indian Army’s mine clearance capability. The agreement, announced on April 26, 2026, provides for acquisition of equipment and services intended to improve detection, neutralisation Read More …

EODMU 5 technicians train Philippine Navy, Army and Coast Guard EOD teams at Balikatan 2026

A U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 explains X-Ray diagnostic and interpretation techniques to Philippine Coast Guard EOD technicians as part of exercise Balikatan 2026 in Cebu, Philippines, April 28, Read More …

Fort Stewart, Georgia EOD company takes top honors in all-Army competition

FORT LEE, Va. – U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal techs from the 52nd Ordnance Group EOD took top honors in the 2026 all-Army EOD Team of the Year competition, which was held on Fort A.P. Hill and Fort Lee, Virginia, Read More …

UK: Bomb disposal robot seen on residential Greenfield street amid major evacuation

Specialist bomb disposal unit robots were seen on a residential street after a major evacuation in Oldham throughout Sunday afternoon (April 26). Explosives teams were called to Chew Brook Drive in the Greenfield area and a property was searched amid Read More …

Philippines: Unexploded bombs disposed in Capas

Some unexploded bombs and other hazardous explosive materials were safely disposed during a controlled operation conducted at a military range in Capas, Tarlac on 24 April 2026. According to the Philippine National Police (PNP), operation was carried out by the Read More …

Northern Ireland: Explosive device detonated outside PSNI station in Dunmurry

An explosive device in a car that detonated outside a police station on the outskirts of Belfast was “sent to kill officers”, the chairman of the Northern Ireland Policing Board has said. Forensic officers were examining the burnt-out vehicle on Read More …

Czech Republic: Toxic chemicals and radioactive thorium found in Prague 4 house

Firefighters intervened this afternoon after hazardous chemicals were discovered in a house on Nad Studánkou Street in Prague 4. Among the substances found were toxic arsenic, cyanide, mercury, radioactive thorium, and picric acid, which was historically used as an explosive. Read More …

US Army Sgt. Caesar Diaz discusses sharpening IED detection, threat mitigation skills during African Lion 26

U.S. Army Sgt. Caesar Diaz, an explosive ordnance disposal noncommissioned officer assigned to the 734th Explosive Ordnance Company, 3rd EOD Battalion, 71st EOD Group, 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives Command, speaks on instructing U.S. Soldiers assigned to the Combat Engineer Read More …

Colorado: Five suspected improvised explosive devices found in Boulder County

What began as a shelter-in-place over the weekend in unincorporated Boulder County has now shifted into an active investigation. The Boulder County Communications Center got a call reporting a suspicious item just after 8 a.m. Sunday, from a passerby near Read More …

France: WWII bomb destroyed in controlled explosion in Paris

Video provided by French police shows the controlled detonation of a large bomb dating from the Second World War in Colombes. After attempts to remove the bomb’s detonator failed at midday, authorities buried it and later destroyed it in a Read More …