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Welcome to Richmond Defence Systems

Richmond Defence Systems provides advanced Counter IED and EOD solutions trusted by defence and security professionals in the UK and worldwide. We manufacture and supply EOD dearmer and disruptor systems and related EOD equipment that supports search, demining, threat neutralisation, device handling and suppression, and final disposal of unexploded ordnance.

Other products include ROV integration systems for mounting our EOD disruptors to third party robots, personal protective equipment for operators, specialist tools that enhance safety and effectiveness in the field, and aerial drone disruptor systems.

We are a UK manufacturer that exports our specialist products worldwide from our state of the art facility in Norfolk, England.

Browse Our Counter IED and EOD Capabilities

Vulkan with rifled barrel

EOD Dearmers and Disruptors

Proven, effective and reliable systems for explosive ordnance disposal operations.

Comprehensive EOD operator's toolkit

Operator Tools and Equipment

Comprehensive toolkits and specialist non-magnetic tools to enhance EOD operational safety.

CSL 500 WC integrated with ROV

ROV Integration Systems

Mount our disruptors on third-party robots for remote or hazardous operations.

A Counter EO Drone

Aerial Disruptor Capability

A highly advanced, specialist drone with de-arming and disrupting capability for aerial operation.

An EOD operator in PPE

Personal Protective Equipment

Specialist PPE designed to keep EOD operators safe in the field.

A soldier and his trainer fitting a counter EO devise to UXO

Final UXO Disposal Equipment

Equipment to aid the EOD Operator to safely dispose of contemporary and historical UXBs.

Expert Solutions for Safe and Effective EOD Operations

Richmond Defence Systems combines precision engineering with real-world operational experience to provide trusted EOD and Counter IED solutions.

Our tools and equipment are designed to support search, neutralisation, and disposal operations, helping teams work safely and effectively in challenging environments.

Comprehensive EOD Training for Operators and Organisations

Training at RDS Headquarters

Classroom theory combined with practical exercises in our underground range, with optional sessions at our off-site firing range.

Worldwide On-Site Training

Delivered at customer locations for newly purchased equipment, ensuring teams can operate systems safely and effectively.

Refreshers &
Follow-Ups

Regular visits from our trainers help new cohorts, refresh skills, and support ongoing operational readiness.

Train the Trainer

Certification

Equips organisations to train in-house staff, enabling safe, professional delivery of EOD instruction.

Recent Blog Posts

Military personnel listening to an instructor prior to beginning a training exercise.

Military personnel listening to an instructor prior to beginning a training exercise.

RDS Supports NCT Pro Challenge Asia

Five people in a line, standing in front of a Village War Memorial on Armistice Day

Five people in a line, standing in front of a Village War Memorial on Armistice Day

Honouring Armistice Day in North Lopham

Four people in a line, standing in front of a world map.

Four people in a line, standing in front of a world map.

Welcoming Jenny Vere and Supporting the Poppy Appeal

Chris Hawthorne demonstrating the Vulkan de-armer disruptor system to a group of soldiers and other trainees.

Chris Hawthorne demonstrating the Vulkan de-armer disruptor system to a group of soldiers and other trainees.

EOD & C-IED Tools & Equipment Workshop at MAT KOSOVO

A group of men standing within a trade exhibition stand.

A group of men standing within a trade exhibition stand.

Richmond Defence Systems at DSEI 2025: A Week of Innovation, Collaboration and Connections

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