German Military Orders Bomb Disposal UGVs From AeroVironment
AeroVironment has secured a deal to provide bomb-detonating unmanned ground systems to the German Armed Forces.
Landmine Blast Kills Two Mexican Soldiers, Five Wounded
A blast caused by an improvised landmine planted by suspected criminals killed two Mexican soldiers and wounded five others.
S.America Police Seize Over 3,000 Bombs in Crackdown on Gangs, Guerrillas
Police in nine South American countries seized more than 3,400 homemade bombs and 28 metric tons of bomb-making materials in raids targeting the booming black market in explosives, Interpol said Thursday.
Northrop to Supply Next-Gen Intelligent Jammers to US Navy in $161M Deal
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract valued at up to $161 million to produce JCREW/DRAKE 2.0 intelligent jamming systems for the US Navy.
Iran Warns Israel of ‘Crushing Response’ to Lebanon Device Blasts
Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned Israel that it will face a "crushing response from the resistance front" after thousands of communication devices used by Hezbollah in Lebanon exploded.
Massachusetts Firm to Modernize US Army BORIS Anti-Explosives Software
The US Army has contracted Scientific Systems to upgrade its Buried Object Reporting and Identification System counter-unexploded ordnance solution.
Seven Pakistan Soldiers Killed in Bombing: Army
Seven Pakistani soldiers were killed when their vehicle was bombed in a northwest region bordering Afghanistan, according to the military.
US Air Force to Equip Anti-Explosive Robots With Infrared Sensors
The US Air Force is developing an infrared sensing prototype to enhance its robotic counter-improvised explosive device systems.
Pakistan Taliban Blast Kills Five Police Protecting Polio Teams
A roadside bomb killed five police officers protecting polio vaccination workers in Pakistan, in an attack claimed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan group.
US National Guard, Kosovo Security Forces Train Hazardous Material Ops
The US National Guard has trained with Kosovo Security Forces in Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, to upskill on hazardous material operations.
QinetiQ to Deliver Bomb Suit Replacements for US Army
QinetiQ has received an $84-million contract to supply Next Generation Advanced Bomb Suits for the US Army.
Australian Army Receives Deployable Counter-Explosive Laboratories
The Australian Army has taken of two deployable Weapons Technical Intelligence anti-improvised explosive device laboratories from Indra.
US Navy’s Anti-Improvised Explosives Technology Achieves Operational Capability
The US Navy announced the full operational capability of its latest electronic warfare solution against improvised explosive devices.
8 Civilians, 7 Soldiers Killed in Separate Yemen Blasts
Eight people were killed when an unexploded projectile from Yemen's years-long war detonated inside a house, while seven soldiers were killed in two separate attacks with IEDs.
US Army Wants Bomb-Carrying Small Drones Similar to Ukraine’s
The US Army is seeking to integrate explosives into its small unmanned aerial systems to provide extra lethality to infantry units.
UK Experts Teach Ukrainians to Make Building-Penetrating Bombs: Report
British bomb experts are reportedly teaching Ukrainians to make can-sized explosives that are capable of penetrating buildings.
Blast Targeting UN Convoy Wounds 7 Peacekeepers in Mali
Seven UN peacekeepers were wounded in central Mali when a roadside bomb exploded under their convoy, the UN force in the West African country said.
US Army Begins Production of New Air-Launched Anti-Tank Landmines
The US Army has begun production of new anti-tank landmines that are launched from the air, according to a report by Breaking Defense.
British Military to Acquire Anti-Explosive Digital Protection System
The UK Ministry of Defence has tapped a defense consortium to provide innovative digital protection against remote and radio-controlled Improvised Explosive Devices.
Fourth UN Peacekeeper Dies After Northern Mali Blast
A fourth United Nations soldier has died from injuries from a highway bomb in northern Mali, a day after the blast claimed the lives of three of his comrades.
Mali Bus Blast Kills at Least 11 People: Hospital Source
At least 11 people were killed and 53 injured when a bus hit an explosive device in central Mali.
Blast Kills 6 Separatists on Anti Al-Qaeda Sweep in Yemen
An explosion caused by an improvised device killed six Yemeni separatist fighters during an anti-jihadist sweep in the south of the country.
35 Civilians Killed in IED Blast in Burkina Faso
At least 35 civilians were killed and 37 wounded when an IED blast struck a convoy carrying supplies in Burkina Faso's jihadist-hit north.
US Provides EOD Equipment, Training to Fiji Military
The US has provided Explosive Ordnance Disposal equipment and training to the Republic of Fiji Military Forces.
