What Does IED Stand For?
IED stands for Improvised Explosive Device
IED, or Improvised Explosive Device, refers to a type of unconventional explosive weapon constructed and deployed in ways other than standard military munitions. Typically used in asymmetric warfare, IEDs can vary in size and complexity, utilizing common materials and components to create explosive effects. They pose significant challenges for military and civilian safety due to their unpredictable nature and the tactics employed in their use.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym