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Richmond Defence Systems Welcomes REA Bomb Disposal Branch

Richmond Defence Systems has had the pleasure of hosting members of the Royal Engineers’ Association Bomb Disposal Branch for a dedicated product demonstration day.

Aug 281 min read

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Revisiting Swiss EOD Operators: More Training With Vulkan EOD De-Armer Disruptor

Chris Hawthorne, our Training Manager, recently spent a second session with Swiss EOD technicians, training them on the use of our flagship EOD Disruptor, Vulkan.

Jun 262 min read

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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

Supporting EOD Awareness: Richmond Defence Systems Backs CAT-UXO Initiative

Review our recent collaboration with CAT-UXO and see how it brings together the EOD Community.

Apr 171 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

A group of people in a line-up behind EOD disposal equipment.

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