With the increasing number of complex threats, from pandemics to acts of terrorism, the need for robust medical intelligence has emerged and should be viewed as a stand-alone discipline and area of search.

GPS jamming could significantly impact SAR in Europe. The strategic landscape in Europe is evolving, characterised by a rise in hybrid electronic warfare.

The recent car bomb attack at a fertility clinic in California, while still under investigation for its full motivations, casts a chilling spotlight on an evolving and increasingly complex threat: the emergence of new forms of domestic terrorism.

Philanthropic contributions support CTM-E`s ability to address the most complex and challenging issues involving medical threats.

The threat of terrorism remains a significant concern for all European nations. Counter-Terrorism Medicine Europe (CTM-E) is dedicated to strengthening Europe's preparedness and response by advancing research and development. Part of CTM-E's strategy is enhancing Portugal's counter-terrorism medicine awareness.

The imperative of preparedness in overlapping crises

The events of April 28th, 2025, when a major power outage plunged significant portions of Spain and Portugal into darkness, serve as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities of modern infrastructure and the potential for cascading crises. Even though this kind of event has become the norm in Ukraine, where Russian ballistic missiles and drones have targeted on multiple occasions critical infrastructure like hospitals and power grids, such events are not a common occurrence in Western Europe.

New types of injuries caused by FPV drones are emerging from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

The brutal realities of modern conflict, exemplified by the war in Ukraine, have forced a reassessment of emergency response protocols. The deliberate targeting of first responders, primarily through the insidious tactic of "double-tap" attacks, has brought the question of armoured ambulances to the forefront of discussion in Europe. But are these vehicles a necessary shield or a costly precaution?