Counter-IED Report Newsletter

7 May 2026 | Issue 381 | www.counteriedreport.com

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FEATURED ARTICLES

THE ROLE OF UGVs IN MODERN WARFARE

By aunav — a registered trademark of EM&E Group for Autonomous Robotic Systems (RAS) and Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs)

ENHANCING PORTABLE X-RAY IMAGING FOR MODERN EOD, IEDD AND UXO OPERATIONS

By Scanna MSC

QUANTIFYING RESIDUAL RISK IN LAND RELEASE

By Dr Robert Keeley, RK Consulting (EOD) Ltd

8 ^TH EDITION OF THE NATO EOD DEMONSTRATIONS AND TRIALS

By LTC Witold Plezia, project manager, NATO EOD COE

AUNAV.CBRS VEHICLE SAMPLE COLLECTION KIT – ENHANCING SAFE AND EFFICIENT SAMPLE COLLECTION IN HAZARDOUS CBRN ENVIRONMENTS

This is another example of EM&E Group’s commitment to protecting the operator and offering the latest technology in the robotic field.

PRESS RELEASES

SmartRayVision Announces Successful Delivery and Training of 14 Portable X-Ray Systems to the Indonesia National Police

Vidisco Introduces AI Innovation for VEO Software

SmartRayVision Delivers 38 Advanced X-Ray Systems to Support Ukraine’s Security Efforts

Vidisco Announces US Patent Award

New ‘Bomb Robots’ boost Queensland Police Service safety response capability

Scanna Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of VisiConsult’s VCsecurity Business

SmartRayVision – New AI Image Processing

Vidisco reveals its unique portable digital X-Ray systems for the accurate detection of live ammunition in EOD, while maintaining the safety of forces in the field

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Publication date: 29 June 2026

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