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Marking the 80th Anniversary of VE Day at Richmond

At midday, our team at Richmond HQ observed a respectful silence to honour the courage and lives lost during the war. With around 15 colleagues gathered, it was a quiet, personal moment of reflection, as individuals took time to think about loved ones and ancestors who experienced the war first-hand.

May 82 min read

Swiss EOD Technician operating a Vulkan EOD Disruptor.

EOD Disruptor Technology by Richmond Defence Systems

When it comes to dealing with explosive threats, precision, safety, and reliability are non-negotiable. At Richmond Defence Systems, we specialise in EOD disruptor solutions designed for frontline professionals who demand performance under pressure.

Apr 222 min read

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On the Ground at LAAD 2025: Conversations, Collaboration, and a Focus on EOD

Earlier this month, we had the chance to attend LAAD Defence and Security 2025 in Rio de Janeiro — a major event for the defence sector in Latin America. It was a busy few days, but a genuinely worthwhile one for Richmond Defence Systems.

Apr 92 min read

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Training Swiss EOD Operators: A Day with the CSL 50-40 Vulkan M2

Chris Hawthorne, our Training Manager, recently spent a day in the Swiss hills, conducting a training session for Swiss EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) operators on the use of the CSL 50-40 Vulkan M2 Disruptor/De-Armer.

Apr 73 min read

Raising the Standard – Richmond Defence Systems Achieves ISO 9001 Accreditation

At Richmond Defence Systems, quality has always been more than a tick-box exercise — it’s built into everything we do. That’s why we’re proud to announce that we’ve officially achieved ISO 9001:2015 accreditation for our quality management systems.

Mar 241 min read

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Showcasing Vulkan at Security & Policing 2025: Disrupting the Threat Landscape in Urban Environments

This year’s Security & Policing 2025 event provided a powerful platform for real-world demonstrations of cutting-edge counter-explosive ordnance (Counter-EO) solutions.

Mar 122 min read

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Diving Deep at Underwater Defence Technology (UDT) 2025: Showcasing Our Under Water De-Armer

The 2025 Underwater Defence Technology (UDT) event brought together over 1,500 naval professionals, industry leaders, and defence experts from around the world.

Mar 72 min read

A UXO about to be neutralised with a fuze removal device.

EOD Training Support in Romania with the RW-MR M5 - Multi Role Rocket Wrench

Chris Hawthorne had the privilege of delivering training in Romania with members of the Romanian Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit. The training formed part of an equipment procurement programme ahead of their upcoming deployment in the coming months.

Mar 32 min read

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Site Visits From Cranfield University & UKDSE

It's been a busy week here at Richmond with visits from Inoke Veikune of UKDSE, and Professor John Economou of Cranfield University - the site has been buzzing with activity.

Jan 301 min read

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Training With Slovenian EOD Units & Civil Protection Police

Chris Hawthorne MInstRE was joined by Glyn Hannah EngTech to spend two weeks in Slovenia, training units from land-based EOD and Civil Protection Police in the use of Richmond Defence System's products.

Dec 16, 20241 min read

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Visit from the UK Defence and Security Exports' Support Team

UK Defence and Security Exports' Export Support Team, today. Capt Stuart (Stu) Natt RE and Ian Ferguson MSc came along to work with our own Chris Hawthorne MInstRE to run through the key products that will be heading to the Indo Defence Expo and Forum.

Oct 16, 20241 min read

Two men in an electronics lab looking at a piece of bomb neutralising equipment.

Vulkan on show during Australian Deputy PM's visit to EPE

The Vulkan Disrupter system is a 4th generation maxi modular variable projectile mass, recoilless equipment which can be configured as a De-Armer or Disrupter.

Sep 25, 20241 min read