unexploded ordnance

The Army has postponed the defusal of a 226 kg US-made bomb found on the Subarnarekha river banks in East Singhbhum district. The operation, initially scheduled for Tuesday, was deferred to Wednesday due to incomplete preparations. This unexploded ordnance is similar to two other US-made bombs previously discovered.

A tragic incident unfolded near the Anumanthapuram firing range as an unexploded ordnance detonated, killing one engineering student and injuring four others. The group of students reportedly kicked the object on a forbidden hilltop, leading to the fatal blast. Investigations are underway to determine the origin of the explosive device.

Police said the incident occurred at around 5.30pm when a group of six students climbed a hill located near the firing range without permission.

North Korea has tested a short-range ballistic missile, the Hwasong-11ga, equipped with a controversial cluster bomb warhead. This development, described as a "devil's weapon," signifies an escalation in Pyongyang's military capabilities and raises significant concerns about civilian risks due to the indiscriminate nature of cluster munitions.

Singapore’s authorities safely neutralised a 250kg World War II bomb discovered near Changi Airport through a carefully planned on-site detonation. Assessed as too unstable to move, the operation involved extensive protective measures and inter-agency coordination. Despite the risks, flights continued uninterrupted, underscoring the effectiveness of precise engineering, preparedness, and collaboration in managing high-risk wartime remnants.

A bomb disposal unit of the Indian Army's Southern Command has launched a special operation called "Operation Thiruvallur" to dispose of unexploded ordnance present in industrial areas of Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu.

Following instances of missile and drone debris from Pakistan landing in Punjab, after being neutralized by India, Punjab Police have issued safety instructions to field officers. These guidelines outline procedures for dealing with unexploded ordnance (UXO), emphasizing immediate reporting, maintaining distance, and cordoning off affected areas to ensure public safety and prevent accidents.

Baramulla police successfully cleared 20 unexploded ordnances across 17 villages, allowing evacuees from six villages to return home. This development follows a rare calm night along the LoC and International Border, confirmed by the Indian Army. Tensions had been high, leading to India's Operation Sindoor in response to a terror attack, but a ceasefire agreement is now in effect.

Cologne faced a massive evacuation due to World War II bombs. Weddings were shifted. Thousands were displaced. Bomb disposal is a common task in Germany. Unexploded bombs are a major issue in Europe. Vietnam, Laos, Gaza, and Ukraine also face deadly hazards. A quarter of Ukraine is contaminated with explosives. Demining is a future task.

A state-of-the-art unexploded ordnance Handling Robot (UXOR) that can handle and defuse unexploded ordnance (UXOs) — bombs, motors and missiles — up to 1,000 kg remotely from 1km Line Of Sight (LOS) is ready for technology transfer to private firms.

More than 100 children were killed or wounded in Syria last month alone after setting off mines and other unexploded ordnance littering the country after nearly 14 years of civil war, the UN said Tuesday. Nearly 14 years of brutal civil war, which killed more than 500,000 people and displaced millions, has left an estimated 324,000 pieces of unexploded ordnance scattered across Syria, Pires said.

Robots developed by the DRDO laboratory, Research and Development Establishment (Engineers), will soon be inducted in the Indian Air Force to defuse unexploded ordnance (UXOs) bombs and mortars up to 1,000kg.

Twenty Cambodian soldiers have been killed in an ammunition explosion at an army base, Prime Minister Hun Manet said Saturday, . In his statement, Hun Manet said he had ordered the defense minister and the commander-in-chief of Royal Cambodian Armed Forces to urgently arrange funerals for the soldiers who died.

Rising India-Pakistan hostilities have resulted in dangerous unexploded ordnance (UXO) scattered across rural Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir. Following mid-air interceptions of missiles and drones, debris poses a significant safety risk to civilians. Authorities are urging residents to evacuate, avoid contact with debris, and immediately report findings to the police, as UXO clearance operations are underway.

NEW YORK: It could take as many as ten years to clear landmines in Afghanistan if the mine-clearing continues at the current rate and donor support is sustained, a new United Nations report says.

British actor Daniel Craig was called for more funding for the UN agency that defuses mines and other unexploded ordnance, saying the work it does increases the chances of survival for people and aid workers in conflict zones around the world.

DRDO has partnered with Sagar Defence Engineering for the production of the unexploded ordnance handling robot (UXOR). This advanced robot, capable of neutralizing ordnance up to 1,000 kg, will be deployed by the IAF to enhance safety during bomb disposal missions. UXOR features remote operation up to 2 km and cross-terrain mobility, with extensive trials confirming its reliability.

At least three children were killed and two more were injured after an unexploded bullet exploded in the Gereshk district in the Helmand province of Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported, citing officials.

More than 20,000 people are being evacuated from their homes in the west German city of Dortmund as authorities prepare to defuse a massive bomb left over from World War II.

Tribesmen in Lower South Waziristan staged a protest outside the Azam Warsak police station demanding justice and compensation after a mortar shell explosion in Birmal tehsil killed a child and injured three others. The protesters, led by the grieving relatives, presented four main demands: an end to night-time firing, justice for the victims, removal of explosive materials, and compensation for the affected families. Authorities have pledged to investigate the incident and address the safety concerns, especially regarding unexploded ordnance in conflict zones.