Nigeria: Experts advocate National Counter-IED Strategy

The National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC), in collaboration with the British High Commission and the United States Embassy, has convened a Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) Symposium to address the growing threat of IEDs in Nigeria. Security experts, government officials and international Read More …

UK: Discovery of World War Two bomb sparks street lockdown in Renfrew

The discovery of a Second World War bomb sparked the lockdown of a street in Renfrew on Tuesday afternoon. The Royal Navy’s explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) unit was called to an industrial premises on Meadowside Street at around 12.25pm. A Read More …

Europe faces return of landmines as defence against Putin

Britain and its European allies must urgently regain the ability to deploy landmines if they are to be able to counter the “terrifying” threat posed by Russia, experts have warned. Finland, a new member of Nato in the wake of Read More …

UK to intensify support for Ukraine with £2.26 billion loan to bolster defences

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he will intensify efforts to support Ukraine with a £2.26 billion loan to bolster its defences. The announcement comes as European leaders are set to meet in London for a summit on Sunday to Read More …

Russia claims Ukraine set 1M mines to bar advance in South

On February 28, 2025, Vladimir Rogov, chairman of the Commission on Sovereignty, Patriotic Projects, and Veteran Support within Russia’s Public Chamber claimed that Ukraine’s armed forces have laid over 1 million mines across a 20-kilometer stretch of the front line Read More …

UK: Teenage boy charged with planning terrorist attack

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with planning a terrorist attack and membership of a banned neo-Nazi group. He is charged with engaging in conduct in preparation for committing acts of terrorism. The boy, from Northumberland, was arrested last week Read More …

UK hikes defense spending to 2.5 percent by cutting aid

The United Kingdom will increase defense spending to 2.5 percent of GDP from 2027 by cutting the international development budget, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday. Starmer was speaking ahead of his visit to Washington, D.C. to meet United States Read More …

UK announces its largest aid package for Ukraine

The United Kingdom will deliver its largest-ever aid package to Ukraine, amounting to £4.5 billion ($5.69 billion). At the same time, London will introduce a new package of sanctions against Russia, RBC-Ukraine reports, citing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. “We Read More …

UK: Protesters climb on top of arms factory gatehouse

Six people have been arrested after a protest at an Israeli-owned arms factory. Protesters from Palestine Action climbed onto the gatehouse of Armstrong Works on Newcastle’s Scotswood Road and dumped rubble in front of the building’s gates to prevent access. Northumbria Read More …

Northern Ireland: Enniskillen man facing explosive charges to be quizzed about ‘separate suspected incidents’

A Co Fermanagh man allegedly involved in transporting radio-controlled explosives designed to pierce armoured vehicles is to be questioned about separate suspected incidents, a court heard on Tuesday. The suspect is currently remanded in custody charged with preparing terrorist acts Read More …

UK: More WW2 bombs found under children’s playpark in Northumberland

A total of 176 World War Two bombs have now been discovered under a children’s playpark and it is feared more will be unearthed. The first of the practice devices, which still contain a charge, was discovered in Wooler, Northumberland, Read More …

UK: Bomb squad explode World War Two ammunition found in Leonard Stanley garden

A ‘controlled explosion’ was carried out after Second World War ammunition was discovered in a garden of a house in a village near Stroud. Gloucestershire Police said they were alerted to the incident this afternoon (Feb 9) following its discovery Read More …

UK: WW2 grenade safely disposed of by bomb squad

A hand grenade found in a residential area of Cornwall has been safely removed by a bomb disposal unit, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said it was notified that a grenade had been found in the Bosorne Road Read More …

Northern Ireland: ‘Improvised grenade’ recovered following Belfast security alert

Police remain at a property in Empire Street in south Belfast which was the focus of a security alert on Wednesday. The scene has been reduced and evacuated residents have returned home after a suspicious object, believed to be an Read More …

UK: Anti-Israel vandals ram van through a defence factory security barrier

Two anti-Israel vandals rammed a van through a UK defense industry factory security barrier on Tuesday, according to West Yorkshire Police and Palestine Action, then locked themselves to the vehicle to prevent their removal. The van used to ram the Read More …

Northern Ireland: Police investigate hoax pipe bomb in Londonderry

Police in Londonderry are appealing for information after a “hoax pipe bomb-type device” was discovered at a property in the Waterside. The incident in the Winchester Park area was reported to the police at about 22.50 GMT on Thursday. Police Read More …

UK defence minister Vernon Coaker visits troops in Borno

Vernon Coaker, the United Kingdom’s minister of state for defence, visited the headquarters of the joint Task force north-east, operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in Maiduguri, Borno state capital, on Wednesday. During the visit, Coaker reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to supporting Read More …

UK Mine-clearing charity given £7m to continue work in Ukraine and Afghanistan

A landmine clearance charity will be given £7 million to continue its “life-saving” work in Ukraine and Afghanistan. The UK Government cash for the Hazardous Area Life-support Organisation (Halo) Trust will enable the charity to make land safe for agriculture Read More …

UK: WW2 ordnance found in island garden blown up

An unexploded World War Two ordnance has been removed and blown up after being found in an Isle of Wight garden. The device was discovered in the garden of a home off Main Road in Wellow village on Friday morning Read More …