DefenceTalkIn today’s rapidly changing battlespace, our adversaries are using technology to their advantage to turn the most commonplace devices into explosives. The U.S. Navy recently approved Symphony Block 40, Lockheed Martin’s (NYSE: LMT) counter-improvised explosive device system, which provides enhanced capabilities that allow partner nations to combat ever-changing threats. Symphony Block 40 is an open […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-government-approves-next-gen-counter-ied-system-67925/

DefenceTalkThis week at Fort Benning, Georgia, defense contractors are competing to provide the latest technologies to defeat IEDs. The Joint IED Defeat Organization partnered with the Army Research Lab and the Maneuver Battle Lab, at the Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning, Georgia, to host a “Culvert Denial Challenge,” which began Sept. 29, and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/jieddo-holds-competition-for-new-counter-ied-systems-60699/

DefenceTalkThe U.S. Army Forces Command Counter-IED Integration Cell recently developed and implemented training packages to complement the upcoming Joint Operational Access Exercise held here, Sept. 14-20. Counter-IED, referred to as C-IED, training is a command priority, and is included in U.S. Army Forces Command, known as FORSCOM, regulation 350-1. The training fulfills all pre-deployment requirements; […]https://www.defencetalk.com/82nd-airborne-divisions-fall-joax-includes-counter-ied-scenarios-60646/

DefenceTalkSoldiers with 2nd Platoon, 49th Explosive Ordinance Disposal Company, attached to the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), supported the Afghan National Army’s EOD team from the 4th Kandak, 1st Brigade, 203rd Corps, with running a counter improvised explosive device lane for the 4th Kandak Route Clearance Company, June 20, at Camp […]https://www.defencetalk.com/eod-supports-afghan-armys-counter-ied-training-48246/

DefenceTalkDiehl Defence is displaying a cross-section of advanced equipment for armies, air forces and navies at its 210 square meter exhibition stand at the IDEX from February 17 to 21, 2013 in Abu Dhabi. The product portfolio not only includes the IRIS-T SLM air defence system. It also features guided missiles, an air combat training […]https://www.defencetalk.com/diehl-presents-defence-expertise-at-idex-2013-46766/