Trevor Ball
@easybakeovensz.bsky.social
Conflict Researcher, Bellingcat. Former US Army EOD.
The Guardian has published three photos of cluster munitions that the IDF has used in Lebanon. First documented use since the 2006 war in Lebanon. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
November 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The Guardian has published three photos of cluster munitions that the IDF has used in Lebanon. First documented use since the 2006 war in Lebanon. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
A couple photos I took in May of the Kennedy Garden and the East Wing which satellite imagery shows are now destroyed.
October 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
A couple photos I took in May of the Kennedy Garden and the East Wing which satellite imagery shows are now destroyed.
Looks like the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR)'s YouTube account was terminated by YouTube. PCHR was one of three organizations sanctioned by the US about a month ago as part of the sanctions against the ICC.
October 16, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Looks like the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR)'s YouTube account was terminated by YouTube. PCHR was one of three organizations sanctioned by the US about a month ago as part of the sanctions against the ICC.
The NEB-2 appears to fit the same form factor as a BLU-109 but appears to have a shroud/different nose construction (red area) than a BLU-109, which is constructed of a one solid metal piece.
July 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The NEB-2 appears to fit the same form factor as a BLU-109 but appears to have a shroud/different nose construction (red area) than a BLU-109, which is constructed of a one solid metal piece.
The NEB-1 is using the same overall weight class (2,000 lbs) and would be limited to the same restrictions of weight/dimensions as the BLU-116 when it comes to penetration capability.
July 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The NEB-1 is using the same overall weight class (2,000 lbs) and would be limited to the same restrictions of weight/dimensions as the BLU-116 when it comes to penetration capability.
The public figure for penetration ability of the BLU-116 is lower than the claimed figure for the Turkish NEB-1, but DoD public figures are generally worse than actual capabilities. (3.6 m vs 7m) It's unlikely that the NEB-1 is twice as effective as the BLU-116.
July 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The public figure for penetration ability of the BLU-116 is lower than the claimed figure for the Turkish NEB-1, but DoD public figures are generally worse than actual capabilities. (3.6 m vs 7m) It's unlikely that the NEB-1 is twice as effective as the BLU-116.
This video of a penetration test shows the NEB-1 impacting the concrete. It loses it's outer shroud on impact, with only the smaller diameter penetrator bomb exiting the concrete slab. The dimensions, and construction appear very similar to the BLU-116. x.com/clashreport/...
July 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
This video of a penetration test shows the NEB-1 impacting the concrete. It loses it's outer shroud on impact, with only the smaller diameter penetrator bomb exiting the concrete slab. The dimensions, and construction appear very similar to the BLU-116. x.com/clashreport/...
Türkiye announced the new "Hayalet" series of 2,000-pound bombs. These bombs look extremely similar to the American BLU-109 and BLU-116.
A penetration test video shows the NEB-1, which appears to be a copy of the American BLU-116, utilizing the same outer shroud/smaller diameter bomb technology.
A penetration test video shows the NEB-1, which appears to be a copy of the American BLU-116, utilizing the same outer shroud/smaller diameter bomb technology.
July 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Türkiye announced the new "Hayalet" series of 2,000-pound bombs. These bombs look extremely similar to the American BLU-109 and BLU-116.
A penetration test video shows the NEB-1, which appears to be a copy of the American BLU-116, utilizing the same outer shroud/smaller diameter bomb technology.
A penetration test video shows the NEB-1, which appears to be a copy of the American BLU-116, utilizing the same outer shroud/smaller diameter bomb technology.
US Hellfire missile remnant found after this strike. The data plate is clearly visible in this video, including DODIC and Lot number. DODIC, "PU72" indicates that this was the AGM-114K-2 variant of the Hellfire. Lot number "MGP12G..." indicates this was made by Lockheed Martin (MGP) in July 2012.
July 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
US Hellfire missile remnant found after this strike. The data plate is clearly visible in this video, including DODIC and Lot number. DODIC, "PU72" indicates that this was the AGM-114K-2 variant of the Hellfire. Lot number "MGP12G..." indicates this was made by Lockheed Martin (MGP) in July 2012.
Additional photos and article link:
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
July 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Additional photos and article link:
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
The Guardian published photos of a US JDAM bomb guidance kit tail section/thermal battery found after the strike on the Al-Baqa cafe in Gaza that killed between 24 and 36 people. The crater is consistent with a 500-pound bomb (Mk-82), which is paired with some variants of the JDAM.
July 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The Guardian published photos of a US JDAM bomb guidance kit tail section/thermal battery found after the strike on the Al-Baqa cafe in Gaza that killed between 24 and 36 people. The crater is consistent with a 500-pound bomb (Mk-82), which is paired with some variants of the JDAM.
The Bar was first reported to have been used by the IDF in August 2024, and the IDF released video showing multiple Bar missiles being fired by a Lahav.
IDF Release on the Bar:
www.idf.il/291369/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK0R...
Additional Info:
www.israeldefense.co.il/node/64118
IDF Release on the Bar:
www.idf.il/291369/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK0R...
Additional Info:
www.israeldefense.co.il/node/64118
June 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The Bar was first reported to have been used by the IDF in August 2024, and the IDF released video showing multiple Bar missiles being fired by a Lahav.
IDF Release on the Bar:
www.idf.il/291369/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK0R...
Additional Info:
www.israeldefense.co.il/node/64118
IDF Release on the Bar:
www.idf.il/291369/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK0R...
Additional Info:
www.israeldefense.co.il/node/64118
First visual evidence of a Romach/Accular 122mm or Bar missile I've seen in Gaza. These are 122mm rockets that have been upgraded with guidance. This is likely the Bar, as it is an upgrade over the Romach and has improved accuracy.
June 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
First visual evidence of a Romach/Accular 122mm or Bar missile I've seen in Gaza. These are 122mm rockets that have been upgraded with guidance. This is likely the Bar, as it is an upgrade over the Romach and has improved accuracy.
Overview of the improvised/craft UAV-delivered munitions being used by Mexican drug cartels. These munitions are becoming more common, and in some cases more advanced. There's also been some large seizures by Mexican authorities lately.
armamentresearch.com/mexican-drug...
armamentresearch.com/mexican-drug...
June 18, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Overview of the improvised/craft UAV-delivered munitions being used by Mexican drug cartels. These munitions are becoming more common, and in some cases more advanced. There's also been some large seizures by Mexican authorities lately.
armamentresearch.com/mexican-drug...
armamentresearch.com/mexican-drug...
The US released a video showing a US Apache using a upgraded Hellfire missile as C-UAS in an exercise in 2024:
There was reporting that the US shipped 300 Hellfire missiles to Israel shortly before Israel's attack on Iran. It's possible that this shipment was Hellfire missiles capable or C-UAS.
There was reporting that the US shipped 300 Hellfire missiles to Israel shortly before Israel's attack on Iran. It's possible that this shipment was Hellfire missiles capable or C-UAS.
June 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The US released a video showing a US Apache using a upgraded Hellfire missile as C-UAS in an exercise in 2024:
There was reporting that the US shipped 300 Hellfire missiles to Israel shortly before Israel's attack on Iran. It's possible that this shipment was Hellfire missiles capable or C-UAS.
There was reporting that the US shipped 300 Hellfire missiles to Israel shortly before Israel's attack on Iran. It's possible that this shipment was Hellfire missiles capable or C-UAS.
Rocket motor of a US supplied AGM-114 'Hellfire' series missile reportedly found after crashing into a home in Aydoun, Jordan. Likely the result of IAF Apaches using Hellfire missiles to intercept Iranian one-way attack drones flying over Jordan.
June 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Rocket motor of a US supplied AGM-114 'Hellfire' series missile reportedly found after crashing into a home in Aydoun, Jordan. Likely the result of IAF Apaches using Hellfire missiles to intercept Iranian one-way attack drones flying over Jordan.
This closeup of the cable shows the CAGE code for Raytheon, the contractor for the SM-3 (15090), and the CAGE code for FEC (14532), a subcontractor on the SM-3.
June 15, 2025 at 3:08 AM
This closeup of the cable shows the CAGE code for Raytheon, the contractor for the SM-3 (15090), and the CAGE code for FEC (14532), a subcontractor on the SM-3.
Third stage rocket motor of a US SM-3 air-defense missile, reportedly found in Iran. It's been reported that a US destroyer helped with Israeli missile defense, and this would be consistent with that.
June 15, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Third stage rocket motor of a US SM-3 air-defense missile, reportedly found in Iran. It's been reported that a US destroyer helped with Israeli missile defense, and this would be consistent with that.
June 13, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Blue Sparrow series air launched ballistic missile booster reportedly found near Tikrit, Iraq. Previous Israel strikes on Iran used these missiles with the same boosters being found in Iraq.
June 13, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Blue Sparrow series air launched ballistic missile booster reportedly found near Tikrit, Iraq. Previous Israel strikes on Iran used these missiles with the same boosters being found in Iraq.
Houthis via YEMAC have released several photos showing remnants of at least two GBU-39 bombs, and one likely unexploded GBU-39. There were very early reports of one unexploded bomb following this strike.
April 30, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Houthis via YEMAC have released several photos showing remnants of at least two GBU-39 bombs, and one likely unexploded GBU-39. There were very early reports of one unexploded bomb following this strike.
Reference photos of SkyStrikers used by Azerbaijan that were downed.
April 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Reference photos of SkyStrikers used by Azerbaijan that were downed.
The public Elbit brochure list two different possible warheads sizes. These warheads are larger than the Mikholit warheads, but somewhat similar to Hellfire missile warheads in weight.
April 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The public Elbit brochure list two different possible warheads sizes. These warheads are larger than the Mikholit warheads, but somewhat similar to Hellfire missile warheads in weight.
SkyStriker remnants recovered following a April 17 strike in Al-Mawasi that killed 13 people belonging to multiple families. x.com/gazanotice/s...
April 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
SkyStriker remnants recovered following a April 17 strike in Al-Mawasi that killed 13 people belonging to multiple families. x.com/gazanotice/s...
SkyStriker remnants recovered following a April 16 strike targeting the Asaliyah family, Jabalia Camp, 7 people killed including 5 children. x.com/AbuLocation/...
April 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
SkyStriker remnants recovered following a April 16 strike targeting the Asaliyah family, Jabalia Camp, 7 people killed including 5 children. x.com/AbuLocation/...