Exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II Concludes in UAE, Strengthening India–UAE Defence Ties

The joint military exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II concluded successfully at Al-Hamra Training City in the United Arab Emirates, marking another significant milestone in strengthening defence cooperation between India and the UAE. The exercise was conducted from December 18 to 30, 2025, Read More …

Spain: The Centre of Excellence for Improvised Explosive Devices teaches the course on ‘Weapons Intelligence Team’

The Centre of Excellence for Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED COE) organised and ran a new edition of the Weapons Intelligence Team (WIT) Training Developer Course at its facilities in Hoyo de Manzanares. This training was inaugurated by the deputy director Read More …

India-UK joint drill intensifies with high-end combat training in Rajasthan

The Indo-UK Joint Military Exercise Ajeya Warrior-25, currently underway at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan, continues to progress with high professional intensity as troops from the Indian Army’s Sikh Regiment and the UK Army engage in a focussed training Read More …

Army explosive specialists prepare to keep Britain safe

Army explosive disposal experts have played a vital role on a major counter terrorism exercise.The Army’s specialist Technical Response Force (TRF), part of 29 Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search (29 EOD&S) Group, joined emergency services and partner agencies to test Read More …

Toxic Trip 25; USAF, Allies hunt for explosives

U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to various units within Europe and the U.S. with German air force service members, Royal Norwegian Air Force service members, collaborate on an execution plan during exercise Toxic Trip 25, at Bjugn, Read More …

U.S. DEVCOM CBC Supports CBRN Technology Capstone Event

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD — The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) assisted the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) with an event focused on advancing Army CBRN capabilities. Read More …

Kashmir: NDRF conducts Table-Top Exercise on CBRN in Kargil

In view of the upcoming mock exercise on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN), the 13th Battalion, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) conducted a Table Top Exercise (TTE) today at Conference Hall Baroo today. The table-top exercise aimed at strengthening Read More …

Ireland: Garda team observes Europol’s simulated counter-terrorism naval exercise

The Garda Emergency Response Unit observed a week-long simulated counter-terrorism naval exercise organised by Sweden and the EU police agency Europol. Ten member states took part in the various exercises, and three states — including Ireland — were there as Read More …

Royal Air Force Counter-CBRN Specialists Strengthen NATO Capabilities

RAF aviators from a wide range of professions are leading the charge at NATO’s premier air-focused Counter-Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (C-CBRN) training event, Exercise Toxic Trip. Hosted this year by the Royal Norwegian Air Force at Ørland Air Base, Read More …

How the military is using drones, 3D printers to counter improvised explosive threats

Soldiers from 11 countries participate in “Ardent Defender” at Base Gagetown, southeast of Fredericton — an opportunity to showcase new technology seen on battlefields around the world. Read more… Source: CBC News Sign up for the Counter-IED Report Newsletters The Read More …

California: Shrapnel hit 2 CHP vehicles during Marine Corps demonstration at Camp Pendleton

Metal shrapnel from an explosive ordnance fired during the U.S. Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton on Saturday hit two California Highway Patrol vehicles, the agency published in an internal report. The celebration, which included a military exercise Read More …

Canadian Armed Forces Builds Readiness And Leads Allies In Modern Training At Exercise ARDENT DEFENDER

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will host military members from Allied and partner countries at 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown for Exercise ARDENT DEFENDER from October 16 to 29, 2025. Exercise ARDENT DEFENDER is the CAF’s premier multinational Counter-Improvised Read More …

Royal Navy Divers work with NATO allies in Iceland for training in neutralising underwater and land bombs

Royal Navy divers joined counterparts from across NATO in Iceland for the alliance’s biggest test dealing with homemade bombs. They neutralised underwater threats and disposed of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during training which reflected real-life scenarios during Exercise Northern Challenge. Read More …

Rescue Borealis exercise boosted Europe’s preparedness for security threats

The heightened security situation highlights the need for preparedness in both the Baltic Sea and Euro-Arctic regions. This was the key message from the international Rescue Borealis 2025 field exercise held in Oulu this week. EU Commissioner responsible for preparedness, Read More …

RNZN: Working in the ‘real world’ at NATO’s premier IEDD exercise

Northern Challenge is NATO’s top Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD) exercise, hosted by the Icelandic Coast Guard in Keflavik. It involves Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) forces from 17 countries coming together to practise responding to real-life terrorist incidents involving improvised Read More …

U.S. Navy EOD Joins 17 Allied Nations for Northern Challenge 2025 in Iceland

Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians worked in tandem with 17 allied nations during Northern Challenge 2025, a multinational counter-improvised explosive device exercise Sept. 9-18 across multiple training sites in Iceland. Hosted by the Icelandic Coast Guard, Northern Challenge is NATO’s Read More …

U.S. Northern Command Wraps Up Arctic Edge 25

U.S. Northern Command successfully concluded Arctic Edge 25, a joint and combined, multidomain field training exercise conducted across Alaska from Aug. 1-31. The exercise demonstrated readiness, enhanced interoperability and advanced capabilities in the Arctic region. Key events during AE25 showcased Read More …

U.S., Australia Conduct Joint Chemical, Biological Exercise

Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 174, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, joined forces with the Air Force, Air Force Reserves, Air National Guard and Royal Australian Air Force for Exercise Toxic Swell 25. The two-week Read More …