Information on "Munitions and Ordnance"
April 2013
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Apr 2013
Drawing the Line: Regulation of “Wide Area” Riot Control Agent Delivery Mechanisms under the Chemical Weapons Convention
Author: Michael Crowley
Publisher: Bradford Non - Lethal Weapons Research Project (BNLWRP) / Omega Research Foundation (Omega)
The use of riot control agents (RCAs) as a method of warfare is prohibited under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). More on «Drawing the Line: Regulation of “Wide Area” Riot Control Agent Delivery Mechanisms under the Chemical Weapons Convention»
September 2012
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Sep 2012
Using Mine Action Capacity for UXO Hotspots Clearance
Publisher: Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD)
This case study examines Albania's mine and explosive remnants of war (ERW) contamination problem, which was a result of the 1999 Kosovo conflict. More on «Using Mine Action Capacity for UXO Hotspots Clearance»
May 2012
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14 May 2012
Proliferation of Precision Strike: Issues for Congress
Author: Randy Huiss
Publisher: US Government
This paper investigates the worldwide proliferation of "precision strike" capabilities and its impact on the traditional warfare and operational battledfield as of 2012. More on «Proliferation of Precision Strike: Issues for Congress» -
May 2012
A Guide to Contracting in Mine Action: Second Edition
Author: Pehr Lodhammar, Mike Creighton, Lisa Gomer, David Hewitson, Oleksandr Nosov, Howard Thompson, Erik Willadsen
Publisher: Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD)
This guide explains the use of contracts for mine clearance and survey. More on «A Guide to Contracting in Mine Action: Second Edition»
April 2012
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Apr 2012
Capabilities and Capacities: A Survey of South-East Europe’s Demilitarization Infrastructure
Author: Pierre Gobinet
Publisher: Small Arms Survey
The Small Arms Survey compiled this Special Report in support of the Regional Approach to Stockpile Reduction (RASR) Initiative. More on «Capabilities and Capacities: A Survey of South-East Europe’s Demilitarization Infrastructure»
January 2012
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Jan 2012
Unplanned Explosions at Munitions Sites
Author: Eric G Berman, Pierre Gobinet, Pilar Reina
Publisher: Small Arms Survey
This note discusses explosions caused by poorly stored or mishandled munitions. More on «Unplanned Explosions at Munitions Sites»
December 2011
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Dec 2011
Significant Surpluses: Weapons and Ammunition Stockpiles in South-East Europe
Author: Pierre Gobinet
Publisher: Small Arms Survey
The Small Arms Survey compiled this Special Report in support of the Regional Approach to Stockpile Reduction (RASR) initiative. More on «Significant Surpluses: Weapons and Ammunition Stockpiles in South-East Europe»
November 2011
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Nov 2011
Remote Explosive Scent Tracing REST
Author: Alan Poling, Max Jones, Rune Fjellanger, Christophe Cox, Allen Goldblatt, Irit Gazit, Dan Grinstein, Joseph Terkel, Kai-Uwe Goss, BM Jones, Adee Schoon, Negussie Beyene, Morten Kjeldsen, Conny Aakerblom, Terje Groth Berntsen, Håvard Bach
Publisher: Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD)
This publication provides a summary of historical perspectives and empirical results for various research tracts explored through Remote Explosive Scent Tracing (REST). More on «Remote Explosive Scent Tracing REST»
May 2011
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May 2011
Land Release and Cluster Munitions
Publisher: Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD)
This publication aims to explain how and why survey and clearance methods in areas contaminated by unexploded submunitions (from cluster munitions) are different to those in areas contaminated by mines and other explosive remnants of war (ERW). More on «Land Release and Cluster Munitions»
April 2011
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Apr 2011
Safer Stockpiles
Author: Benjamin King, F David Diaz, Steve Priestley, German Federal Ministry of Defence/ Bundeswehr Verification Centre
Publisher: Small Arms Survey
This publication examines the challenges that commonly confront Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) practitioners. More on «Safer Stockpiles»
