International News - Richmond DS

Global updates on EO Disruptor tech in action, from sea mine neutralisation to battlefield EOD. Track the impact of our innovations worldwide.

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

The recent workshop delivered by MAT Kosovo was a great example of partnership in action, bringing together their programme expertise with the practical support and technology of RDS.

Oct 193 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 82 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

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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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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

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 24, 20241 min read