Govt Introduces New Standard for Bomb Disposal Systems
New Delhi | December 28, 2025
By Vagabond News Desk
The government on Monday introduced a new national standard for bomb disposal systems, a move aimed at strengthening the safety, reliability, and operational effectiveness of equipment used by security forces to neutralise explosive threats.
Officials said the standard, notified by the Bureau of Indian Standards, lays down uniform technical and performance benchmarks for bomb disposal robots, explosive detection tools, protective gear, and associated control systems used by police, armed forces, and specialised counter-terror units.
Focus on Safety and Interoperability
According to officials familiar with the framework, the new standard specifies minimum requirements for blast resistance, remote operation, mobility, endurance, and fail-safe mechanisms. It also introduces guidelines for testing, certification, and periodic inspection of bomb disposal systems before deployment in the field.
“The objective is to ensure that personnel dealing with improvised explosive devices and suspicious objects are equipped with systems that meet globally accepted safety and performance norms,” a senior government official said.
The standard also seeks to improve interoperability between equipment used by different agencies, allowing smoother coordination during joint operations and emergency responses.
Boost to Indigenous Manufacturing
Government sources said the move is expected to encourage domestic manufacturers to develop and supply compliant bomb disposal systems, in line with broader efforts to reduce dependence on imports in the defence and internal security sectors.
Manufacturers will now be required to obtain certification under the new benchmark before their systems can be procured by government agencies. Existing equipment in service is expected to undergo phased evaluation and upgrades where necessary.
Operational Impact
Bomb disposal experts say standardisation is critical, as inconsistent equipment quality can increase risks for personnel operating in high-threat environments such as urban centres, conflict zones, and major public events.
The introduction of the standard comes amid continued concerns over the use of improvised explosive devices by extremist groups and criminal networks, particularly in crowded civilian areas.
Officials indicated that further advisories and implementation guidelines would be issued to state governments and central security forces in the coming weeks.
