EOD Soldier conquers Army Jungle Operations Course

A 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) Command Soldier recently earned the coveted Jungle Tab at Aeronaval Base Cristóbal Colón, Panamá, July 3, 2026. Sgt. Trent K. Kruckenberg, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician with the 18th Ordnance Company EOD, Read More …

ATF provides blast investigation training to Mexican authorities

The National Center for Explosives Training and Research, located on Redstone Arsenal, recently hosted 21 members of the Mexican Federal Police, Federal Attorney General’s Office, State Police, and Mexican Military Personnel for an intensive Post Blast Investigative Techniques course. This Read More …

Indian-US Navy EOD exercise 2026 to commence at Southern Naval Command Kochi

New Delhi [India], August 9 (ANI): The Indian Navy-US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 is scheduled to be conducted at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, from August 10 to 14, the Indian Navy said in a statement on Sunday. Read More …

Vietnam prioritises post-war recovery cooperation with US

Affirming that Vietnam regards the US as one of its important partners, Cuong said defence cooperation between the two countries has developed positively and been implemented effectively across a range of areas, including post-war recovery, dialogue and consultations, training, United Read More …

More airlines ban humanoid robots from flights over battery safety concerns

Though human- and animal-like robots might one day make ideal travel companions for some passengers, an increasing number of airlines are banning them from both the cabin and checked baggage over safety concerns. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have Read More …

U.S. Africa Command chief urges Somalia to take leading role in fight against Al-Shabaab to sustain U.S. support

The commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin Anderson, has said Washington is not abandoning Somalia but wants the Somali government to take greater responsibility for securing the country and leading the fight against terrorism. Anderson delivered Read More …

Indonesia, US conduct bomb disposal training in Guam

Seven Indonesian Air Force personnel completed a four-day bomb disposal training program with US Pacific Air Forces at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, the Air Force said Tuesday. The joint tactical training, held from July 20 to July 24, Read More …

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 …