DHS OIG: The Office for Bombing Prevention Needs to Improve Its Management and Assessment of Capabilities to Counter Improvised Explosive Devices

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) needs to improve its management of the Department of Homeland Security’s counter-improvised explosive devices (C-IED) efforts, as well as its assessment of national, regional, and state C-IED capabilities. Read More …

Kenya: The Annual Africa C-IED Steering Committee conference is underway at the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS) in Nairobi

The Annual Africa C-IED Steering Committee conference is currently underway at the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS) in Nairobi, Kenya. The 3 day conference has been sponsored by the UK and US, and has participants attending from over 21 mainly Read More …

How TSA bomb-sniffing dogs are trained

The Transportation Security Administration – or TSA – employs more than 1,000 explosives detection canine teams at any given time. But before they’re deployed to one of the many mass-transit sites across the United States, they must graduate from the Read More …

Al-Shabab Surge in Somalia’s Suicide Attacks ‘Change of Tactics,’ Experts Say

Al-Shabab extremists in Somalia are getting “bolder” in their attacks and have increased using suicide bombers wearing homemade explosives in what security experts call a “change in tactics.” The Islamist militant group mounted one of its deadliest attacks Wednesday, targeting Read More …

Maine man and two teenagers arrested for planning to attack Chicago mosque

An 18-year-old Maine man and two other teens, one in Chicago and another in Kentucky, conspired to attack a Chicago mosque with homemade explosives this month, new court documents reveal – until the FBI unraveled the plot. The teens, agents Read More …

EOD leaders discuss lessons from combat training

FORT RILEY, Kansas – Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal leaders came together to discuss lessons learned during recent Combat Training Center rotations, to prepare for large scale combat operations against near peer adversaries. Hosted by the Fort Riley, Kansas-based 79th Ordnance Read More …

US To Donate Nuclear Smuggling Detection Equipment To Nigeria Police

The United States has revealed plans to donate mobile nuclear detection system vans and equipment valued at over $2 million (N831 million) to the Nigeria Police Force’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Command. This was made known in a statement issued by Read More …

Ukrainian troops are ‘using Taliban-style roadside bombs’ to destroy Russian tanks

The success of Ukrainian forces in deploying improvised explosive devices (IEDs) similar to those seen in the Middle East follows extensive military programmes run by British and American troops to bolster Kyiv’s military capabilities Ukrainian troops are claimed to be Read More …

Virginia: Authorities find bomb-making materials, partial IED, smoke bombs and firework mortars inside Henrico home during investigation

Authorities found bomb-making materials, a partial improvised explosive device, smoke bombs and firework mortars inside a Henrico County home last week, according to a search warrant. The investigation forced some nearby residents to leave their homes until the next day. Read More …

California: Man arrested, bomb-making materials found in Pleasant Hill

A San Francisco Bay Area man has been arrested after police found an incendiary device and bomb-making materials in his apartment, authorities said. The 27-year-old man, who has not been identified, came under police scrutiny after detectives police connected him Read More …

U.S. troops will likely be in Iraq for years to come, Central Command boss says

About six months after the U.S. ended its longest war, the outgoing head of U.S. Central Command hinted that U.S. involvement in Iraq is probably going to go on even longer. As the 19th anniversary of Operation Iraq Freedom approaches, Read More …

Louisiana: Teen accused of building bombs tried to erase evidence on phone

A 15-year-old boy accused of making dangerous explosive devices in his home was arrested, Louisiana police said. Detectives first got a tip about the teenager on Tuesday, March 15, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. Read More …

Military, working dogs celebrated on National K9 Veteran’s Day

Sunday is National K9 Veteran’s Day, a time to honor the service and sacrifices of American military and working dogs. It was on March 13, 1942 that the Army started its War Dog Program, or the K9 Corps. Dogs have Read More …

US provides over $ 6M in grant support through NPA Cambodia for clearing of cluster munitions

On 9 March, the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) and Norwegian People’s Aid Cambodia signed Cooperation Agreements covering three main projects in the total amount of USD 6,444,808 million funded by the U.S. Government. CMCA informs that the agreement was Read More …

Alaska: Navy EOD and Juneau Police to team up on exercise at Capital Building

The Juneau Police Department and Alaska State Capitol Security along with Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians are conducting a scheduled vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) drill outside the capitol building from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m Thursday. Police say Read More …

California: ‘Improvised Explosive Device’ Found At Softball Field In Ceres

A homemade explosive device was found at a baseball field in Ceres on Saturday, said the Ceres Police Department. Officers first responded to the baseball fields at Costa Field due to a suspected “improvised explosive device” that was reported during Read More …

U.S. and allies quietly prepare for a Ukrainian government-in-exile and a long insurgency

The Ukrainian military has mounted an unexpectedly fierce defense against invading Russian forces, which have been dogged by logistical problems and flagging morale. But the war is barely two weeks old, and in Washington and European capitals, officials anticipate that Read More …

FBI: Army vet from NC wanted for FL double murder fled to Ukraine to join far-right militia

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted thousands of people to leave the Eastern European country, but should North Carolina native Craig Lang depart Ukraine and return to the United States, he could immediately be taken into custody by federal authorities. Lang Read More …