Weapons that were fired or dropped but failed to detonate as intended.
All munitions containing explosives, nuclear materials, or chemical/biological agents. ordnance
Abandoned or unexploded munitions left behind after a conflict. 📋 Reporting and Management Weapons that were fired or dropped but failed
Effective ordnance management requires systematic data collection and standardized reporting protocols. 1. Incident Reporting individual countries used custom datasets
Organizations like the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) track security incidents to triage risks and monitor compliance.
Historically, individual countries used custom datasets, making comparison difficult; modern tools like CORD (Collaborative Ordnance Data Repository) now centralize this info. 2. Risk Mitigation (EORE) Explosive Ordnance Risk Education - GICHD