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We are pleased to inform you that Autumn 2022 edition of the Counter-IED Report is now available to read online and in print. Articles, in-depth analysis and insights from CBRNe Secure India; Norwegian People’s Aid; C-IED Centre of Excellence; Chelton Read More …
The 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron continues to “Hold the Line” at Al Dhafra Air Force Base, UAE. In order to achieve that, consistent training, vigilance and teamwork are required to ensure nothing slips by undetected. Although the Defenders of Read More …
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. – The 87th Security Forces Squadron K-9 section held a Joint Force training with members of the Marine Aircraft Group 49 where military working dogs were familiarized with helicopter transportation. By leveraging resources and training capabilities, Read More …
The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) Thomas Fitschen signed an agreement yesterday with the local non-governmental organization “Mine Detection Dog Center” (MDDC) on the provision of funds in the amount of 95,000 euros Read More …
A four-legged crime fighter has received an extra special treat this month after being recognised for its crime-fighting achievements. Dorset Police Dog Jeff, a springer spaniel, was awarded ‘The Community Superstar Award’ and a bag of goodies for his efforts Read More …
During a national canine unit training seminar held over the weekend, several police dogs proved that no job is too “ruff” for the furriest members of the London Police Service (LPS). According to a tweet from the London Police Service, Read More …
Ask yourself, what is the purpose of any army? – of course, it is to protect the United Kingdom by being ready to fight and win wars on land. So, protect is the common weft weaving its way through the Read More …
In a first, the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) has started working on the development of scent pads for training military dogs to detect explosives or narcotics. A proposal regarding this was sent by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), as Read More …
With tails wagging and snouts at the ready, explosive detection dogs (EDDs) are more than just cute faces. These canines and their handlers provide Defence with a specialist capability employed to save lives. The 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment at Lavarack Read More …
K-9 Freya proved she has what it takes to be top dog at the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) National Detector Dog Trials in Georgia last week. Freya, a 6-year-old golden retriever, and handler Lt. Tracy Stuart competed in Read More …
A litter of malnourished puppies found locked and ‘roasting alive’ inside a bike trailer near Bracknell have been adopted. Thames Valley Police discovered six Springer Spaniel’s and their mother without water, food or daylight inside the trailer on July 30, Read More …
An unwanted Staffie abandoned to a pound, has transformed her life from rescue dog to royal protector after being picked out of a line up by police. After intensive training and on-the-job success, Roxy now has two very special bosses, Read More …
The shortage of bomb-sniffing detection dogs in the U.S. and across the world is increasing, while demand is on the rise. In 2021, global terrorist attacks increased to 5,226. In many of these situations, explosive (bomb-sniffing) detection dogs could serve Read More …
WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced a new interactive training tool for handlers and trainers of explosive detection canines to upgrade their capabilities to Person-Borne Explosives Detection (PBED). Different from traditional explosive Read More …
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday said that it recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) weighing 30-35 Kgs during a search operation in Khonmoh area of Srinagar district. “On a specific input regarding presence of militants in Khonmoh area Read More …
An Azerbaijan Mine Action Agency employee was injured in a mine blast in the Gubadli District, Azernews reports, citing the agency. Nacmaddin Huseynov (38), the agency’s mine-detecting dog guide, suffered minor injuries as a result of an anti-personnel mine detonation Read More …
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that Eebbers, an 11-year-old explosive detection canine who works at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) in St. Paul, Minnesota, was voted the winner of TSA’s 2022 Cutest Canine Contest. Last week, Read More …
Often dogs are described as man’s best friend, but they are more than that in the context of peace and security operations. They work side by side with the women and men working and providing security in the most difficult Read More …
A sad fact for a force using military working dogs (MWD) in dangerous situations is that they are as likely as any human soldier to become injured or killed during their duties. Yet, when these dogs get hurt or need Read More …
Terrorism experts, law enforcement officials, U.S. military officials and dog breeders will gather next week in a Durham, N.C., hotel ballroom to try and reverse a dangerous national security deficit: the shortage of high-quality U.S.-bred detection dogs. On the agenda Read More …