This case is a vivid reminder that the threat from illegally owned and improperly stored explosives is not limited to conflict zones, and underscores the importance of robust laws and regulations on civilian production and ownership of explosive materials

A US civilian assembled 155 #IEDs and stored them at his family’s home in Virginia, along with other explosive materials. Most were reportedly stored in an unlocked garage, containing children’s toys, and some homemade explosives were in a freezer next to family food items

How could #Ukraine ensure a sustainable post-war recovery? A May 2025 visit to #Kosovo examined its experience with arms reduction, legal reforms, and reintegration—offering insights that may inform Ukraine’s approach to post-war arms-related challenges.

#New Annual Report! 2024 was a year of rejuvenation for the Survey with a new strategy and a new director. To reflect that, we’ve revamped our #AnnualReport to highlight how our work aligns with our objectives. Read our new Report here:

Among the more notable items found in the cave include 77 anti-personnel #mines, an M79 OSA rocket launcher and #ammo, 7 anti-tank guided missiles, 3 SA-18 #MANPADS launch tubes (misidentified SA-7s) and battery unit, and 3 SA-7 pattern MANPADS launch tubes and batteries

#Turkish authorities recently seized a large and unusually diverse collection of arms and ammunition from a 33-room cave (reportedly) previously occupied by the PKK in Northern #Iraq .

RT @UN_Disarmament: 🎉CONGRATULATIONS to the 2025 cohort of the #UNSaferGuard Training for Women Ammunition Technical Experts on #IATG! And….

With thanks to @conflictarm @GermanyDiplo @SwissMFA @UN_Disarmament and all delegates who attended and participated in this important discussion.

On 25 June the Survey shared its data and thoughts on practical ways to improve #ammunition diversion #traceability at a side event during the preparatory meeting of States on the #GFA.More about the Survey’s work on ammunition diversion and the GFA here:

Last week the Survey was happy to welcome Master’s students from the University of Konstanz. They discussed data-driven approaches to monitoring small arms #proliferation & #armedviolence, conflict prevention strategies, & current global trends in #armscontrol & #disarmament

We thank our partners and delegates who attended our joint side event at June's #GFA preparatory meeting of States where we discussed how national action plans that include provisions for #ammunition management can help Member States enhance coordination and implementation

In May, the Survey, CENSS & Ukrainian experts visited #Kosovo to exchange on post-conflict disarmament & veteran reintegration. As Ukraine faces arms proliferation risks, Kosovo’s experience offers key lessons in #ArmsControl, EU alignment & #demobilisation .#Ukraine

On 24 June, supported by the Survey, @ArquebusLtd , and @Vredesinstituut ,  @DCAF_Geneva hosted a workshop on firearms control for Ukrainian MPs to discuss national legislation, EU alignment & civilian possession. #Ukraine #FirearmsControl

After an inspiring meeting with Izumi Nakamitsu, USG for disarmament, the WoMA+ team continues to Austria where another 16 women will begin the UN SaferGuard training with @UN_Disarmament , AMAT @theGICHD and the Survey. Read our joint #GFA working paper:

RT @UN_Disarmament: The 3rd #UNSaferGuard Training for Women Ammunition Technical Experts on #IATG launched in Wiener Neustadt, Austria!. 1….

#ArmsTrafficking from #Syria has become an increasingly serious problem in recent months.

Lebanese authorities have posted photos of the charred remains of an arms smuggler's pick-up truck and its contents after the smuggler fired on authorities near the Syrian-Lebanese border. The remnants of an RPG-7 pattern launcher is visible in one of the photos of the wreckage

RT @UNIDIR: Last week in New York, UNIDIR’s @HSalama_1 joined a discussion on promoting women’s full and effective participation in ammunit….

At the #GFA Prep Mtg this week, the Survey calls for delegates to consider improving #data collection and sharing, #ammunition profiling and tracing, coherence with national #frameworks, and the meaningful participation of #women in GFA activities:

Our Ukrainian partners have produced and disseminated awareness raising videos to educate children and youth on the risks associated with #illicitweapons and munitions: