Atomwaffen Division

Also known as: AWD, National Socialist Order, National Socialist Resistance Front
Based in United StatesDefunct2015-2024SourcesAtomwaffen Division

International far-right extremist and neo-Nazi network formed in 2015 and based in the Southern United States. It expanded across the US and other countries, described as one of the most violent neo-Nazi movements of the 21st century. Designated as a terrorist group by multiple governments, its members were responsible for murders, bombings, and planned attacks. The group dissolved in November 2024.

CRIMENET has extracted 56 linkages for this organization, including 43 cooperative ties across 13 organizations, 13 other connections and footprints in 10 countries.

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ArgentinaPresence
Atomwaffen Division affiliate in Argentina spread propaganda in universities and organized firearm drills, with cells uncovered and members arrested.
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BrazilPresence
Atomwaffen Division offshoot in Brazil was active since at least 2019, translating propaganda and distributing bomb-making manuals; members arrested in 2023.
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CanadaPresence
The Atomwaffen Division had a Canadian branch, and a leading member was charged with terrorism offenses.
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FinlandPresence
Atomwaffen had a Finnish branch, with members involved in local far-right parties.
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GermanyPresence
Atomwaffen had a German branch (Atomwaffen Deutschland) with members who were local politicians.
Sources: Atomwaffen Division
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ItalyPresence
Atomwaffen had a full-fledged chapter in Italy with 38 members, formed in Savona, called Nuovo Ordine Sociale.
Sources: Atomwaffen Division
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RussiaPresence
A new Atomwaffen cell was uncovered in Russia.
Sources: Atomwaffen Division
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SpainPresence
Men involved with Atomwaffen Division in Spain were arrested for planning terror attacks and producing propaganda; later a Nazi paramilitary group linked to Atomwaffen had headquarters in Málaga.
Sources: Atomwaffen Division
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SwitzerlandPresence
A cell was uncovered in Switzerland, serving as a linchpin for Atomwaffen's German operation.
Sources: Atomwaffen Division
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The Atomwaffen Division had a UK-based branch called the Sonnenkrieg Division.
Sources: Atomwaffen Division