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Threat Methodology Introduction

The UK faces a serious and challenging threat from terrorism, which can differ in methodology, scale and purpose. Physical attacks can have varying levels of sophistication and may feat...

Bladed and Blunt Force Weapons – Threat Methodology

An attack using a bladed weapon, blunt force weapon or equivalent is a close quarters attack using items that are commonly available domestically in the UK

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) - Threat Methodology

CBRN encompasses a vast range of potential attack methodologies that could cause both harm to people and, potentially, damage to infrastructure

Crossbow - Threat Methodology

Crossbows are capable of firing an arrow (also known as a bolt) and may be used by attackers to cause death or serious injury.

Fire as a Weapon - Threat Methodology

Fire As a Weapon (FAW) is the deliberate use of fire within a terrorist attack with the intent to cause harm.

Firearms - Threat Methodology

A firearms attack uses weapons such as pistols, rifles or shotguns, to enable the rapid attack of single or multiple targets at range

Improvised Explosive Device (IED) - Threat Methodology

An improvised explosive device (IED) is the term generally used to describe a bomb, which can cause significant damage to people and infrastructure.

Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) - Threat Methodology

Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) - commonly referred to as drones - have the potential to facilitate a wide range of hostile activity

Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) - Threat Methodology

Vehicle As a Weapon (VAW) is the use of a vehicle to cause harm to individuals, damage to infrastructure or as part of a layered attack

Enhancing Doors, Windows, Patio Doors and Walls Guidance

Guidance for high-risk individuals and those advising them on protecting premises from the threat of forced entry

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