Dec 12, 2018 · An improvised explosive device (IED) is a type of unconventional explosive weapon that can take any form and be activated in a variety of ways. They target soldiers and civilians alike. In today’s conflicts, IEDs play an increasingly important role and will continue to be part of the operating environment for future NATO military operations. NATO must remain prepared to counter IEDs in any ...

Conventional IEDs are combined with highly toxic chemicals (Ch-IED), biological materials (B-IED) or radioactive materials (R-IED) – better known as “dirty bombs”. Ch-IEDs, sometimes using chemical warfare agents (CWA), are designed to amplify the devastating effect of a classic IED, dispersing harmful and even lethal materials that cause ...

More than half the casualties among the NATO forces in Afghanistan in 2011 were caused by improvised explosive devices (IED)¹. This is also the case for one in three Afghans killed last year². In 2010, NATO adopted an action plan on counter-IED(C-IED) aimed at increasing the detection and neutralization of such devices, as well as the dismantling of the networks that manufacture them. The ...

Dec 12, 2018 · The C-IED COE in Madrid, Spain offers multinational courses for C-IED experts to help countries counter, reduce and eliminate threats from IEDs. The Centre can also provide a wide range of subject-matter experts to train and educate national and international forces to conduct C-IED operations.

Jan 20, 2021 · Location: Florence, Italy Project name: Holographic and Impulse Subsurface Radar for Landmine and Improvised Explosive Device Detection

Jul 25, 2024 · Terrorism is the most direct asymmetric threat to the security of the citizens of NATO countries, and to international stability and prosperity. A persistent global issue that knows no border, nationality or religion, terrorism is a challenge that the international community must tackle together. NATO will continue to fight this threat with determination and in full solidarity. NATO’s work ...

Demonstration of unique counter-IED analysis laboratory at NATO Headquarters. In Iraq, Afghanistan or elsewhere, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) are among the main causes of military and civilian casualties. To counter this type of threat, France has created a counter-IED analysis laboratory. 25 Oct. 2016

Nov 22, 2017 · Leveraging the C-IED network, developed over many years, which brings together the ideal range of security forces, government agencies, emergency services, academics and subject-matter experts. 3. Using lessons identified from terrorist attacks in the military operational environment to enhance the responses of civilian and military actors ...

Sep 2, 2019 · • Bomb Disposal (EOD/C-IED) School • Armour School Taji: • Military Electrical and Mechanical Engineering School • Military Engineering School • Military Transportation School • Military School of Administration and Logistics • Military Signals School • Military Intelligence and Security School • Non Commissioned Officers Academy

For decades now, Iraq has been confronting the scourge of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) which kill and injure civilians. A significant majority of IEDs in Iraq are manufactured from home-made explosives and explosive remnants of war, and used by terrorists as raw materials for improvised bombs and suicide attacks. In the framework of its …