NSWC Indian Head Division JEOD Unit Recognized with Gears of Government Nomination

Indian Head, Md. — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) isn’t known for their expansive runways; this Navy command that sits on the banks of the Potomac River does not even have a single aircraft. But that Read More …

Afghanistan: ANP engineering teams discovered and defused IEDs in Kabul, Herat, Paktiya, Khost and Baghlan provinces

The engineering teams of ANP following point-to-point search operations, managed to discover & naturalize four roadside bombs in Herat province. Meanwhile, ANP detained two Taliban mine planters while they were planting roadside bombs in Gardiz City of Paktiya. The engineering Read More …

Travis EOD Airmen train advanced warfighting capabilities

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Travis Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen conduct exercises Oct. 22 and Oct. 28 that simulate real-world situations. The EOD career field specializes in detecting, identifying, recovering, disarming, detonating and disposing of explosive ordnance. Conducting regular Read More …

UK: Surrey Police explain the cause of ‘loud bang’ heard across Dorking

Surrey Police was called to the discovery of suspected unexploded shells near Whitedown Lane shortly before 10.30am on Monday (November 2). A large cordon was quickly placed around the wooded area and locals spotted multiple police officers at the scene Read More …

Ukraine: 327 explosives disposed of in Donbas over past week

Over the past week, the units of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine inspected almost 30 hectares of territory, seized and disposed of 327 explosives in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas. “During the week, October 24-30, the personnel Read More …

Why explosive hazard clearance in Iraq matters in New Zealand

Even as the world struggles to put the worst of the Covid-19 crisis behind us, its lessons for global problem-solving remain to be applied elsewhere. What has Covid-19 proven so far? Arguably, given talent and money available, in time, medical Read More …

Philippines: Bombing plot foiled in Sulu

A bombing attempt in Jolo, Sulu was prevented after a concerned netizen reported an improvised explosive device (IED) made allegedly by a local terrorist, the military said Friday. The IED, which was sealed with coconut leaves, is believed to be Read More …

N.Y. Army National Guard EOD Techs Partner with FBI for Blast Training

JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – Nearly 30 members from several agencies, including 21 Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard’s 1108th Explosive Ordnance Company, trained with FBI agents on the identification of explosive ordinance at a Jamesville, New York rock quarry Read More …

Afghanistan: ANP bomb disposal unit defused six roadside bombs in Sar-e-Pul, Laghman, Nangarhar and Nimruz provinces

Afghan National Police bomb disposal unit detected and rendered safe six roadside bombs planted by terrorists in Sar-e-Pul, Laghman, Nangarhar and Nimruz provinces. ANP bomb disposal unit detected six roadside bombs planted by terrorists in Sar-e-Pul, Laghman, Nangarhar & Nimruz Read More …

Former Taliban fighters are hired to clear minefields in Afghanistan

Hundreds of former Taliban fighters are being recruited by a British charity to clear landmines in Afghanistan. Major General James Cowan, ex-commander of British troops in Helmand province, said the former insurgents were swapping AK47s for mine-detectors to earn £230 Read More …

Vidisco USA Inc. announced today the award of a $27 million USD contract to supply more than 300 Guardian 12” X-Ray systems to the United States Air Force

Press Release  The contract will be carried out over a 5-year period. This is the second award in two years, after a previous award for more than 200 systems to the US Marine Corps in 2019. This important award recognizes Read More …

UK: Bomb disposal carry out controlled explosion on ‘unexploded mortar shell’ found in Bolton skip

Bomb disposal teams destroyed an ‘unexploded mortar shell’ found in a Bolton skip during a controlled explosion today. It comes after the ‘World War Two-type shell’ was found by workers at Lostock Skip Hire on Star Lane in Horwich at Read More …

North Carolina: Live 100-pound aerial bomb from World War II washes up near Outer Banks lighthouse

The historic Cape Hatteras Light Station grounds were closed Thursday after a bomb appeared in the surf at Buxton on the Outer Banks, according to the National Park Service. A half-mile safety perimeter was established to keep tourists out, including Read More …

Afghanistan: ANP discovered and neutralized a number of RCIEDs in Herat, Nimruz, Khost, Kunduz and Kandahar provinces

Afghan National Police discovered and neutralized four roadside bombs planted by terrorists in Herat & Nimruz provinces. Police are committed to protect people. ANP discovered and neutralized four roadside bombs planted by terrorists in Herat & Nimruz provinces. Police are Read More …

UK: Controlled explosion carried out after reports of ‘suspicious object’ on Cornish beach

A bomb disposal squad has been called to a beach near St Austell after reports of a ‘suspicious object’ being found. A 999 call was made from Porthpean Beach on Tuesday afternoon. A phosphorus marker flare was found and the Read More …

Angola: US donates over USD 11 million for demining

According to a note that ANGOP has had access, since 1995 and with increased funding in 2020, the US has so far contributed over US$145 million to these efforts in Angola and is the biggest bilateral donor to the humanitarian Read More …