C-IED Archives

QMod being positioned by bomb tech against a medium sized IED

06 Mar 2025

IED Threat Neutralisation: The Power of Water Disruptors

Every tool and technique matters in the world of Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD). Over the years, EOD operators have relied on various methods to neutralise threats, but one technology has repeatedly proven its advantages: water…

An EOD operator controls an ROV moving toward an IED

13 Dec 2024

IEDD – History, Techniques & Technology

Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) represent one of the most persistent and dangerous threats in modern conflict zones. These deadly devices have not only shaped the landscape of warfare but have also demanded constant innovation in disposal techniques and technologies to…

Dr Sidney Alford preparing an explosive charge at Broadmead Range

24 Sep 2024

“I teach dirty tricks”: the explosives expert who shows armies how to deal with terrorists

Sidney Alford used to blow things up in his garage. Now his expertise is helping save lives. (This article, written by Helen Lewis, originally appeared in the New Statesman, 20 August…