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The Threat from Extreme Right-Wing Terrorism

… Assessment Since 2016, the UK has proscribed five ERWT groups, all of whom hold a White Supremacist ideology. The primary threat from these groups is their ability to radicalise and inspire … a cohesive body, rather a fragmented movement made up of groups and individuals with a range of ideologies. These can …
Keywords: Risk , Threat , Terrorist threat , ERWT , RIGHT-WING , Terrorism , GROUPS , EXTREME , EXTREME RIGHT-WING , THREAT FROM , EXTREME RIGHT-WING TERRORISM

The Threat from Islamist Terrorism

… from attacks directed and enabled by Islamist terrorist groups overseas, a threat will remain as long as al-Qa’ida … of ‘Khilafah’ or an Islamic Caliphate. While some Islamist groups do not advocate violence in furtherance of these … decades. Notable amongst these are Salafi-Jihadi terrorist groups al-Qaida (AQ), formed in late 1990s in Afghanistan by …
Keywords: Terrorism , Threat analysis , Risk , Threat , Islamist Terrorism , insights , Intelligence assessments

Directed and enabled attacks

… between 2005 and 2014 were directed or enabled by terrorist groups overseas.  Although the predominant threat to the UK … ideology rather than through direction or support from groups overseas,  groups such as AQ and IS almost certainly retain the intent …
Keywords: Attack , Attack Methodology , Terrorist threat , Emergency Planning

Terrorist Cyber Threat

… hostile cyber activity to specific named terrorist groups or their supporter networks. The nature of online … and website defacement. It is almost certain most terrorist groups and their supporters lack sufficient knowledge and …
Keywords: Threat analysis , Threat , Cyber , Attack Methodology , PALs , Cyber attacks

Self-Initiated Terrorists (S-ITs)

… Self-Initiated Terrorist attacks. Supporters of terrorist groups continue to leverage armed conflicts overseas for …
Keywords: Self-Initiated Terrorists , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Intelligence , Prevent , Weapon , Ideologies , Target , Extremist

Terrorist use of Fire in Attacks

… one of several simple methodologies promoted by terrorist groups in recent years that can be used alongside other … targets. Despite propaganda from Islamist Terrorist groups advocating the use of fire in attacks against the …
Keywords: Fire as a weapon , Attack , Attack Methodology , FAW , Arson , Terrorist Attack , Fire , Weapon

Terrorist use of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… years. This includes operational guidance from terrorist groups such as al-Qaida (AQ) and Daesh encouraging … a “terrorist attack” and pledged to combat far-right groups and online hate.  On 10 February 2023, an east …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Attack , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Ideologies , Threat , VAW , Awareness , Analysis

Complex attacks

… ideology and have been directed or enabled by terrorist groups overseas. More complex attacks can also be carried … Paris and the 7/7 London bombings, both of which involved groups of well-prepared and trained operatives attacking … ideology and have been directed or enabled by terrorist groups overseas. However, more complex attacks can also be …
Keywords: Attack , Attack Methodology , Threat , Threat analysis , PALs , Self-Initiated Terrorists

Unintended Consequences Research: Identifying the Impact of NaCTSO Public-Facing Products and Campaigns

… products and communication(s) and the impact on minority groups. As Tankebe warns, ‘a major cautionary tale in … guidance, products and communications on minority groups.   Objectives Identify whether NaCTSO’s guidance, … NaCTSO’s guidance, products and communications on minority groups; Understand how NaCTSO’s guidance, products and …
Keywords: Counter Terrorism Policing , Consequences , Unintended Consequences , Research , Awareness

Threat from Drones in the UK

… seek to learn from these developments.   While terrorist groups have made extensive use of drones in overseas … such activity.      How have drones been used by terrorist groups? One of the earliest uses of a remotely piloted … not clear how many of these were credible. At the same time groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah were experimenting with …
Keywords: Drones , Threat analysis , Threat , UAV , Weapon