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Jun- 2023 -

6 June

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

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.

May- 2023 -

11 May

Terrorism

Syrian investigators at the site of an explosion in Damascus on May 10, 2023

Staff Writer With AFP

Second Syrian Policeman Dead After Damascus Car Bomb Attack

A second Syrian police officer has died following a car bombing at a Damascus police station, the interior ministry said.

9 May

Technology

A bomb disposal robot from the Queensland Police Service identifies a suspicious package placed outside of the Country Bank Stadium as part of Exercise Austral Shield 22 in Townsville, Queensland. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Austral Shield 2022 is designed to exercise the Australian Defence Forces short-notice contingency reaction in the execution of Domestic Security Response options to a domestic security threat, in accordance with Part IIIAAA of the Defence Act 1903. Held this year in Townsville, the exercise utilises a Special Operations element and Reserve forces mobilised from Sydney and Brisbane at short notice to assist the Queensland Police Service in the execution of Domestic Security Response against a simulated terror threat. Exercises like Austral Shield are an essential part of maintaining an agile and ready force. The Australian Defence Force maintains short notice and specialist capabilities that may be called upon, under Commonwealth direction, to assist the civilian authorities in responding to violent incidents, including terrorism.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Invests in Local Production of New Bomb Disposal Robots

Australia has contracted L3Harris Micreo to deliver up to 80 explosive ordnance disposal robots for the country’s military.

Apr- 2023 -

7 April

War

Joe Saballa

Russia Dropping Up to 20 Guided Bombs on Ukraine Per Day: Report

The Russian military is dropping up to 20 guided bombs on Ukrainian positions per day using its most sophisticated fighter jets, a Ukrainian military official said.

Mar- 2023 -

6 March

Asia Pacific

Pakistani soldiers patrol at an empty bazaar during a military operation against Taliban militants in North Waziristan

Staff Writer With AFP

Pakistan Suicide Bomber Kills Nine Police Officers

A suicide bomber killed nine police officers and wounded 16 others in an attack on their truck in southwestern Pakistan.

Dec- 2022 -

9 December

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Awards Textron Next-Gen Anti-Vehicle Munition Contract

The US Army has awarded Textron Systems Corporation a $162-million contract to develop a next-generation anti-vehicle munition system.

Oct- 2022 -

27 October

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Slovenia Says Russia ‘Dirty Bomb’ Claim Used Old Slovenian Image

Slovenia said one of the images Russia used to claim Ukraine is planning to detonate a "dirty bomb" was an old photo of smoke detectors.

Sep- 2022 -

21 September

Arms

GBU-38 bomb mounted on B-52H Stratofortress model in a wind tunnel.

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Tests B-52H Stratofortress Unguided Bomb Capability

The US Air Force has trialed the B-52H Stratofortress’ capability to deploy a GBU-38 unguided free-fall bomb with new load configurations.

Jul- 2022 -

29 July

Europe

Leonardo's digital protection against remotely-triggered bombs

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Invests $48.5M in Digital Protection Against Remote-Controlled Bombs

The UK has awarded Leonardo a more than 40 million pounds contract to equip the country's armed forces with digital protection against remotely-triggered bombs.

Feb- 2022 -

9 February

Americas