NATO - Topic: Improvised explosive devices
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 …
Chemical improvised explosive devices: responding to the threat
May 26, 2014 · According to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were the leading cause of civilian deaths and injuries in …
NATO - Topic: Centres of Excellence
Jan 15, 2025 · Centres of Excellence (COEs) are international military organisations that train and educate leaders and specialists from NATO member and partner countries. They assist in …
NATO - Topic: Lutte contre les engins explosifs improvisés
Dec 12, 2018 · Highlights An IED is a type of unconventional explosive weapon that can take any form and be activated in a variety of ways. It kills soldiers and civilians alike. NATO developed …
NATO - Topic: Countering terrorism
Aug 6, 2025 · Countering improvised explosive devices (C-IED) NATO must remain prepared to counter improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in any land or maritime operation involving …
Improvised Explosive Devices, the war of the invisible bombs
Apr 10, 2012 · 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 …
NATO - News: Afghan children discover IED, 17-Jun.-2010
Jun 17, 2010 · KABUL, Afghanistan - The recent discovery of an improvised explosive device (IED) by children on the Ring Road between Herat and Farah provinces helped ISAF …
National experts agree to closer Counter-IED cooperation
Mar 2, 2011 · Meeting in Brussels from 2 to 4 March, NATO Nations identified a number of specific areas where groups of nations could pool acquisition, training and research efforts, in …
NATO and Iraq tackle deadly improvised explosive devices together
Dec 11, 2013 · 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 …
NATO - SPS - Key Priorities
Apr 11, 2024 · Science for Peace and Security Key Priorities Each activity supported by the SPS Programme addresses at least one of the SPS Key Priorities. In 2024, NATO Allies agreed on …