NYPD to contract Terrogence Global to search deep web for terrorists trying to make bombs

The NYPD is preparing to partner with an Israeli company to scour the deep web for terrorists who want to make bombs, other explosive devices and chemical weapons, according to an official notice online. The two-year, $567,000 deal with Tel Read More …

UK: Divers honoured after Plymouth WW2 bomb bravery

Two divers who dealt with a huge World War Two bomb unearthed in a Plymouth garden have been honoured with bravery awards by King Charles III. Petty Officer (PO) Craig Maddock and PO Paul Cartwright from Plymouth-based Bravo Diving Unit Read More …

New York man allegedly made explosives, tossed them from Williamsburg Bridge

A New York man faces charges after he allegedly made several explosive devices and threw some of them off the Williamsburg Bridge, prosecutors said Friday. Prosecutors claim Michael Gann made six of the devices, and set one of them off Read More …

IAEA Director General Grossi Statement to UNSC on Situation in Iran

Early this morning, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was informed of the military operation launched by Israel which includes attacks on nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran. As I reported this morning to the IAEA Board of Read More …

Northern Ireland: PSNI come under attack for fourth night

Police have come under attack for a fourth consecutive night in Northern Ireland as disorder spread through multiple towns. Missiles were thrown at officers after a protest in Portadown on Thursday, continuing a trend that was sparked earlier in the Read More …

Iran launches waves of missiles at Israel in response to attacks

Iran says it has launched waves of ballistic missiles towards Israel in retaliation for a major deadly attack on Tehran’s nuclear sites and military leaders. Explosions were heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as sirens sounded across Israel on Friday Read More …

Russia: Ukraine uses homemade 3D-printed anti-personnel mines

Russian forces operating near the border with Ukraine have encountered a new challenge in the ongoing conflict: 3D-printed antipersonnel mines deployed by Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region. These improvised explosive devices, described as small, lightweight, and disguised to blend Read More …

Pennsylvania: Westmoreland County man arrested after police find drugs, guns, explosive device in his home

A Westmoreland County man was arrested after police say they located a large amount of illicit drugs, guns and an explosive device inside his home. Pennsylvania State Police say officers executed the warrant at the home of David Ackerman, 50, Read More …

Netherlands: Police arrest eight “sovereign citizens”, seize guns, explosives

Dutch police have arrested eight people suspected of belonging to an “anti-institutional” criminal network that was allegedly preparing to use violence against the authorities. The suspects are so-called “sovereign citizens” — individuals who reject the authority of the state and Read More …

Malaysia: Explosives, drugs found in car after 25km police chase ends in dramatic crash in Serdang

Police discovered an improvised explosive device (IED) and various types of drugs inside an overturned car following a 25-kilometre chase after the driver attempted to flee a police inspection early this morning. Serdang police chief ACP Muhamad Farid Ahmad said Read More …

India: Major Rajprasad Honored with NSG Award, Lt Gen Ghai Steps Up as Deputy Chief

In a significant recognition of innovation within defense, Major Rajprasad RS of the Indian Army’s Corps of Engineers has been bestowed with the ‘NSG Counter IED Innovator Award’. Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan presented the award during the National Security Read More …

UK: Explosives arrest after homes evacuated

Residents have been allowed to return to their homes after explosives experts had to deal with a device at a property in a Carmarthenshire town. Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) experts were called to an address on New Dock Road, Llanelli, Read More …

Ohio: Green Township man charged with crimes related to 3 pipe bomb incidents

CINCINNATI – A federal grand jury indicted a Green Township man today, charging him with federal crimes related to explosive devices. Robert Gilb, 50, was arrested yesterday. “The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force arrested Robert Gilb for possessing an unregistered Read More …

Illicit Innovation: Latin America Is Not Prepared to Fight Criminal Drones

The scene is by now all too familiar for those acquainted with coverage of modern war. A bird’s-eye view frames two figures ambling about below, then charts the path of an improvised explosive charge as it tumbles down, impacting with Read More …

Cyprus: Early-morning bomb blast damages café in Nicosia

A bomb exploded outside a café on Piraeus Street early Wednesday, police said. The blast occurred at approximately 2:40 a.m. and was caused by a high-powered improvised explosive device, according to authorities. No injuries have been reported. Police officers quickly Read More …

U.S. evacuating personnel from the Middle East amid growing tensions with Iran

The U.S. is evacuating nonessential staff from its Baghdad embassy and family members of military personnel from several bases in the Gulf amid growing concerns about the security situation, per two State Department and Pentagon officials. The unusual steps are Read More …

Austria: Plans for bomb attack found in Graz shooting suspect’s home

Discarded plans for a bomb attack were found at the home of the suspected perpetrator of a deadly school shooting in the Austrian city of Graz, local police said on Wednesday. Police said earlier that they had found a non-functioning Read More …

Cambodia: Pailin farmer killed by landmine while ploughing

A farmer was killed in Sala Krao district, Pailin province, yesterday when a landmine exploded while he was ploughing a field with his tractor. Heng Ratana, Director General of the Cambodian Mine Action Centre, confirmed that the explosion took place Read More …

Afghanistan: One in five Afghans at risk of landmines and explosives

A new report by The HALO Trust says at least 6.4m Afghans are at risk of unexploded ordnance, with children accounting for 80 per cent of blast fatalities and injuries. ​ HALO, the world’s largest landmine charity, estimates that around Read More …