The respective heads of the EU and NATO have revealed that there is “ justified concern ” that ISIS militants are planning nuclear and biological attacks on the UK and Europe . Alongside the group ’s attempts to procure the substances for these sorts of weapons , it is also attempting to develop new ways of avoiding security measures . These reportedly include implanting bombs in human bodies and hacking driverless cars . It is also reported that ISIS has obtained Iraqi short - range missiles , including surface - to - air rockets . Jorge Berto Silva, deputy head of counter terrorism for the European Commission, said Isil had shown an interest in obtained chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear (CBRN) materials. In another strategic shift , analysts suggest that the group is dividing into two , with one part seeking to protect its so - called caliphate while the rest of ISIS sets up terrorist cells across Europe tasked with launching attacks . Reflecting this , Dr Michael Shea , deputy assistant secretary general for emerging security threats at NATO , concluded that the threat is likely to “ get worse before it gets better ” .
The respective heads of the EU and NATO have revealed that there is “ justified concern ” that ISIS militants are planning nuclear and biological attacks on the UK and Europe . Alongside the group ’s attempts to procure the substances for these sorts of weapons , it is also attempting to develop new ways of avoiding security measures . These reportedly include implanting bombs in human bodies and hacking driverless cars . It is also reported that ISIS has obtained Iraqi short - range missiles , including surface - to - air rockets . In another strategic shift , analysts suggest that the group is dividing into two , with one part seeking to protect its so - called caliphate while the rest of ISIS sets up terrorist cells across Europe tasked with launching attacks . Reflecting this , Dr Michael Shea , deputy assistant secretary general for emerging security threats at NATO , concluded that the threat is likely to “ get worse before it gets better ” .