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Primary Solutions (uk) Ltd is a specialist consultancy providing Maritime & Aviation Counter-terrorism, Explosive Ordnance Disposal and cutting edge Explosives Advisory Solutions Both in the UK and Globally.
“We only have to be lucky once. You
have to be lucky every time.”
IRA message to the British Government.
THE IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE THREAT TO AVIATION ASSETS
The Improvised Explosive Device (IED) is one of the most dangerous and effective
weapon systems currently threatening aviation. IEDs have become the terrorists’ preferred
weapon of choice. They are inexpensive, relatively easy to produce, easy to deploy,
difficult to counter and have a very attractive risk/benefit ratio for the terrorist. There
are numerous examples that demonstrate the destruction that these types of incidents
can inflict. The terrorist bombings of the U.S. Embassies in Lebanon, Kenya,
and Tanzania, the first World Trade Centre attack, and the Murrah Federal Building
in Oklahoma City all resulted in mass casualties. As seen in recent conflicts around the globe, IED attacks can have destabilizing and destructive effects on both the general public and the economy. Crucially, whereas traditional terror groups such as the ETA and FARC favour economic and political targets, the new breed of jihadist terrorists are particularly attracted to aviation targets and mass casualty events. This is exemplified by recent attacks on a Sri Lankan airport and the near-catastrophic attack on Glasgow Airport using a fuel air explosives (FAE) device. The use of suicide IEDs on aircraft and airport terminal buildings is one of the principle vulnerabilities at present.
THE IED THREAT TO MARITIME ASSETS
Covering more than 130 million square
miles of the earth’s surface,
most of the planet’s maritime environment takes the form of high
seas that lie beyond the strict jurisdiction of any one state. Analysts,
law enforcement officials, and policymakers have become increasingly
concerned about the increasing likelihood of maritime terrorist attacks.
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The maritime environment possesses some unique characteristics that make
it attractive to terrorist operations, including the immensity of the high
seas and the often inadequate security measures in coastal areas and facilities
in many parts of the world. Maritime attacks, specifically improvised explosive
devices, (IED), attacks against high value targets such as shipping and
offshore energy installations, have the potential to inflict significant
harm and are likely to cause significant disruption to the global economy. The
IED has become the international terrorist’s choice weapon of warfare. Not
only do they have the inherent capability to cause significant damage,
they are the most convenient catalysts to a catastrophic failure of a ship
or offshore installation.
COUNTER-TERRORIST BOMB DISPOSAL
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Primary Solutions Ltd through its extensive experience in the field of
Counter-Terrorism and Explosive Ordnance Disposal facilitates
the training, services and products required to protect companies and their
staff from the host of criminal and terrorist acts that threaten them.
When criminals and terrorists do succeed in their
objectives the most critical period for the victims can be the time taken to respond, take
control and restore normality to the scene. This is especially the
case where incidents have increasing economic as well as national impact
on the organisations involved. An effective, well organised and prepared
response can significantly mitigate the effects of the disaster and could
save lives, protect the environment and minimise financial loss. Primary
Solutions Ltd provides an extensive range of services and training designed
to assist with all aspects of Crisis Management.
TECHNICAL ADVISORY SOLUTIONS
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Primary Solutions also offers a host of explosive movement, storage and
handling solutions aimed at the wider Public and Private sectors as well
as more specific explosives advisory services to the Media, Film and EOD
industries. The services are extensive, ranging from subject matter
experts, able to assist the court or jury as an expert witness on matters
where ordinary, everyday experience is insufficient to technically accurate
advice on military and terrorist matters for news and film research, and
IED awareness training for journalists and crews.