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A heroic army dog who saved countless lives by sniffing out five IED bombs during a raid against the Taliban has been awarded the animal version of the Victoria Cross. Bass, a Belgian Shepherd, spent six years in the US Read More …
Security restrictions on liquids and laptops in airport hand luggage could be removed in the UK, due to the rollout of new high-tech 3D scanners. For 16 years, air passengers have had to take all hand luggage liquids, in containers Read More …
The FDLE Capitol Police introduced their brand new detective K-9, Hunter. Hunter joined his Capitol Police handler two months ago. He is a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois-German Shepherd mix from Hungary. Hunter is trained to sniff and detect explosive compounds like Read More …
On Nov. 19, the Transportation Security Administration will turn 21 — old enough to drink, but not a full-size alcoholic beverage. The Department of Homeland Security agency was established in response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and subsequent threats Read More …
Some of the world’s biggest venues, including Manchester Arena, are using weapons scanners “incapable” of detecting some large knives. Evolv, a company that sells artificial-intelligence (AI) scanners, claims they can detect all weapons. But documents shared with BBC News by Read More …
Soldiers, vehicles and UK military bases around the world will receive innovative digital protection against remote and radio controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) through a £45 million contract with British industry partners. Under the contract awarded to Team Protect, the Read More …
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 …
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 …
The US Army’s fleet of roadside bomb-hunting turboprops has flown its last mission in the Middle East. The service said on 11 August that the programme known as Saturn Arch flew its final combat mission for US Central Command (CENTCOM) Read More …
For the past decade, the menace of attacks using Improvised Explosive Devices in some parts of the country has been devastating. Official counts show Kenya has lost more than 100 security officials and two times more civilians to IEDs set Read More …
