The US Army has revealed its collaboration with Tunisian specialists in explosive ordnance disposal, with the goal of enhancing Tunisia's ability to analyze improvised explosive devices. In a publication dated October 28, 2026, the US Army outlined its exchanges with Tunisian experts in Alabama and Bizerte. This cooperation aims to bolster Tunisia's laboratory capabilities and coordination between military and security services.
Four Tunisian specialists in explosive ordnance disposal met with experts from the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) at Redstone Arsenal in Alabama in 2026. During their visit, they met with teams from the FBI's Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center (TEDAC) and the ATF's National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR). The discussions focused on analysis methods, laboratories, and information sharing on threats.
The US Army's publication highlighted the first conference of the Tunisian center for combating improvised explosive devices, held in Bizerte on September 8-9, 2026. The conference, supported by the US Army's SETAF-AF, brought together around 70 military, government, and industry participants from Africa, Europe, and the US. They exchanged views on new explosive threats, hybrid warfare, and autonomous systems.
The German manufacturer VALLON participated in the conference, presenting detection equipment. The US Army emphasized the Tunisian center's capacity to train specialists from partner countries. According to Judson Strom, planner for combating improvised explosive devices at SETAF-AF, Tunisia aims to make this conference a regular meeting point for explosives neutralization professionals.
The cooperation between the US and Tunisia aims to support the development of laboratory capabilities and coordination between military and security services in Tunisia. The exchanges between the two countries' experts focused on methods of analysis, laboratories, and sharing information on threats. This cooperation is part of a broader effort to strengthen security in the region.
The US Army's publication highlights the importance of international cooperation in combating the threat of improvised explosive devices. The conference in Bizerte and the exchanges in Alabama demonstrate the commitment of the US and Tunisia to working together to address this threat. The US Army's SETAF-AF plays a key role in supporting this cooperation.
The cooperation between the US and Tunisia on combating improvised explosive devices is part of a broader effort to strengthen military cooperation between the two countries. The two countries have been working together on various military initiatives, including border security and counter-drone efforts. This cooperation aims to enhance regional security and stability.
Key points
- The US Army has detailed its cooperation with Tunisia to strengthen the country's capabilities in analyzing and neutralizing improvised explosive devices.
- The cooperation includes exchanges between US and Tunisian experts, as well as a conference in Bizerte that brought together participants from Africa, Europe, and the US.
- The goal of the cooperation is to support the development of laboratory capabilities and coordination between military and security services in Tunisia.
