Allied EOD units strengthen underwater interoperability at Sea Breeze 2026

Beneath the waters of Weymouth Bay, Allied nation and NATO partner explosive ordnance disposal units collaborated for the second portion of Sea Breeze, an annual maritime exercise aimed at building collective capability and capacity to restore security and stability in Read More …

New York: ‘Anti-government extremist’ sets off incendiary device outside federal building in Manhattan

A man described as an “anti-government extremist” set off an “incendiary device” to set a fire outside a Manhattan federal building that houses an immigration court, the FBI said, leaving three with minor injuries. Andrew Arrabaca, 43, allegedly poured gasoline onto Read More …

Iraq: US soldier killed during ‘controlled detonation’ of downed Iranian drone

The US military says a service member was killed after an Iranian attack in northern Iraq on Saturday, a day after an attack on a base in Jordan killed two US soldiers and left another missing. US Central Command said Read More …

Hawaii: Multinational EOD technicians participate in ROV Training

The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise Read More …

New York: Man arrested after throwing Molotov cocktails at 2 Queens religious buildings

A 36-year-old man is under arrest after police say they caught him on camera throwing Molotov cocktails at two different religious buildings in Queens. Authorities also believe the suspect, Yogesh Sayrange, is connected to an attack at a third location Read More …

Wisconsin Soldiers conduct explosive demolition training in Bitterroot National Forest

Traveling 1,200 miles from Superior, Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 950th Route Clearance Company recently partnered with the U.S. Forest Service for a unique, high-impact training mission June 22-25. The joint operation was conducted as part of the Innovative Read More …

Texas: DPS finds explosives and bomb-making materials in West Odessa

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) says explosives and bomb-making materials were discovered during the execution of a search warrant at a home in West Odessa. According to DPS, its Criminal Investigations Division, with assistance from the Federal Bureau Read More …

New Jersey: Denville explosives suspect accused of creating an explosives laboratory remains in custody

The Denville man accused of creating an explosives laboratory, has been ordered to remain in custody pending trial after a judge concluded the evidence recovered from his home posed “grave risks” to the community. The decision followed a two-hour pretrial detention Read More …

Kenya: DCI, US launch bomb technician course to counter explosive threats

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched a specialised bomb technician training course aimed at strengthening Kenya’s preparedness and response to explosive-related threats. The seven-week Explosive Incident Countermeasures Course, launched on Monday at the Border Police College in Kanyonyo, Read More …

Indiana: Smoke grenade hidden in peanut butter jar found at Indianapolis Airport checked luggage

A bizarre discovery at Indianapolis International Airport this week has generated headlines nationwide after Transportation Security Administration officers uncovered two live smoke grenades hidden inside a traveler’s checked luggage, including one concealed inside a jar of peanut butter. According to Read More …

New Jersey: Denville man accused of operating homemade explosives lab

A Denville man accused of operating a homemade explosives laboratory was arrested Wednesday after authorities seized what prosecutors described as more than 100 containers of explosive material capable of “massive destruction.” Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll acknowledged Thursday that “matters of national Read More …

Washington, D.C.: FBI breaks up alleged drone attack plot targeting White House UFC event

An alleged plot targeting this weekend’s UFC Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C., was disrupted by the FBI and its law enforcement partners, officials told Fox News Digital. Five people were in custody as of Monday, and investigators identified 23 individuals Read More …

AV Introduces TOM 50 RE, a Backpackable UGV for Rapid Reconnaissance and Explosive Ordnance Disposal

Press Release Lightweight uncrewed ground vehicle expands mission flexibility for highly mobile units operating in complex and contested environments OSTFILDERN, GERMANY — (June 15, 2026) — AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”), a global leader in autonomous systems, today announced the launch of Read More …

Drones and lone wolf attacks are key concerns as FBI works to secure 11 World Cup cities

Millions of foreign fans are expected to descend across the country for the World Cup, with the US hosting 78 matches across 11 cities and countless more fan hubs and related events peppered throughout the country. Separate federal agencies, including Read More …

Utah: Bomb squad responds to ‘suspicious bottle’ with possible explosives near Wasatch County Library

HEBER, Utah — The Wasatch County Library was closed and a bomb squad was called in from Salt Lake City after a suspicious bottle was found Saturday morning. Heber City Police said someone called them about a bottle near the library, Read More …

Ohio: TSA officers discover prohibited replicas of explosive devices at airport security checkpoints

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at two Ohio airports discovered prohibited replicas of explosive devices at the security checkpoint during routine screening in one week. A training aid anti-tank mine was discovered at Dayton International Airport on Read More …

Kansas: Man arrested in Salina arsons after homemade fireworks, explosives found

Multiple homemade fireworks and explosive devices were seized during the search of a Kansas home in an arson investigation. The Salina Police Department said it happened Tuesday when multiple agencies carried out a search of a home on Page Avenue, Read More …

California: Sacramento man arrested at airport after TSA found explosives

A Sacramento man arrested this weekend at Sacramento International Airport after TSA agents detected suspected explosive materials, a timer and a cryptic message in his carry-on luggage now faces federal charges in the incident. Federal prosecutors Tuesday filed charges of Read More …

South Carolina: Beachgoers stand clear after strange object washes ashore on Fripp

The Atlantic Ocean deposited a strange-looking canister onto the beach at Fripp Island Thursday, prompting a response from law enforcement and even the Marines. “Do not handle, contains phosphorous, contact police or military,” a label on the canister said. The Read More …