Philippine National Police receives anti-bomb gear from Japan

After back-to-back bombings in key areas in Mindanao, the Philippine National Police (PNP) received anti-bomb equipment from the government of Japan. The Japanese government on Tuesday, February 12, handed over 6 bomb suits, 6 ballistic shields, 440 bulletproof vests, and Read More …

India calls for ‘dedicated’ counter-IED resources in UN peacekeeping missions, cites history of casualties

With UN peacekeeping missions suffering casualties due to use of improvised explosive devices, India has said there is a need for dedicated counter-IED resources for missions facing such threats and for upgrading the security infrastructure of camps. Military Adviser in Read More …

Kenya: DCI strikes agreement with two European countries in fight against terrorism

The DCI on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with United Kingdom and Northern Ireland on acquiring new equipment to be used to fight terrorism. The unit, is set to get crime scene investigations kits that will be used Read More …

QinetiQ North America Awarded $90 Million IDIQ Contract to support sustainment of TALON® family of robotic systems

QinetiQ North America (QNA) today announced that it has been awarded a $90 Million IDIQ contract to support the overall sustainment actions of the Tactical Adaptable Light Ordnance Neutralization (TALON®) family of robotic systems for the US Army.  QNA will Read More …

Combined Thai, U.S. C-IED training increases readiness for both armies

Soldiers with the U.S. 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, and the Royal Thai Army are conducting counter-IED training from Jan. 29 to Feb. 6, 2019, at Nimman Kolayut, Thailand, during Exercise Hanuman Guardian. The training includes identifying, assessing and marking Read More …

Irish peace-keeping missions ‘an essential expression of what Ireland is all about’, says Taoiseach in Mali

Irish participation in peace-keeping missions around the world is “an essential expression of what Ireland is all about”, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told troops serving in Mali. Mr Varadkar met with a number of troops who are deployed to the conflict Read More …

Dedicated mine clearance service now part of Belarusian army

A dedicated mine clearance unit has been created in the Belarusian army, BelTA learned from Chief of the Engineer Corps, Chief of the Engineer Corps Office of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Belarus, Colonel Andrei Kurakov. According Read More …

REDWING Delivers Life-Saving Capability to Afghanistan

The Australian Defence Force, in collaboration with Australian industry, has today sent the final delivery of life-saving SILVERSHIELD units to the Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces. SILVERSHIELD is the latest evolution in vehicle-mounted systems being developed under the REDWING Read More …

It’s been a blast: Police buying new explosive disposal robot, bomb suit after years of service

Sault Ste. Marie Police Service says it’s time to retire its bomb robot – which, according to a police board report, is “literally held together by wires and tape” – from the ranks of its Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU). City police will Read More …

Mission Iraq: Britain’s Quest To Train An Army To Fight Islamic State

It was once a secret base for Saddam Hussein’s personal army but now Camp Taji hosts 400 members of the 1st Battalion, The Grenadier Guards as they train the Iraqi Army. Lieutenant Colonel Piers Ashfield, Commanding Officer of The Grenadiers, said British troops Read More …

UK Defence Secretary reaffirms commitment to fight against terror in Nigeria

The UK stands side by side with our Nigerian partners in the fight against violent extremism, the Defence Secretary reaffirmed in a visit to Nigeria. In a two-day visit, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson visited Maiduguri in the north east of Read More …