Open Source Munitions Portal
@munitionsportal.bsky.social
A tool for researchers, journalists and practitioners to learn about munitions, their uses and impact in conflicts. Joint project by @airwars.bsky.social and Armament Research Services (ARES).
16 new munition images were added to the OSMP, including:
- 9M38 series surface-to-air missile debris from Buk systems in Ukraine
- MAM-L air-delivered bombs in Mali
- Israeli-produced SkyStriker one-way attack (OWA) UAVs in Azerbaijan
View them all: osmp.ngo?ids=1743,174...
- 9M38 series surface-to-air missile debris from Buk systems in Ukraine
- MAM-L air-delivered bombs in Mali
- Israeli-produced SkyStriker one-way attack (OWA) UAVs in Azerbaijan
View them all: osmp.ngo?ids=1743,174...
November 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
16 new munition images were added to the OSMP, including:
- 9M38 series surface-to-air missile debris from Buk systems in Ukraine
- MAM-L air-delivered bombs in Mali
- Israeli-produced SkyStriker one-way attack (OWA) UAVs in Azerbaijan
View them all: osmp.ngo?ids=1743,174...
- 9M38 series surface-to-air missile debris from Buk systems in Ukraine
- MAM-L air-delivered bombs in Mali
- Israeli-produced SkyStriker one-way attack (OWA) UAVs in Azerbaijan
View them all: osmp.ngo?ids=1743,174...
Data from the OSMP's visual explainer on the Shahed-131 & -136 one-way attack (OWA) UAVs was used in an insightful explainer by Sky News detailing the drone's use & impact on civilians in Ukraine.
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View the OSMP's interactive here:
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news.sky.com/story/russia...
View the OSMP's interactive here:
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November 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Data from the OSMP's visual explainer on the Shahed-131 & -136 one-way attack (OWA) UAVs was used in an insightful explainer by Sky News detailing the drone's use & impact on civilians in Ukraine.
news.sky.com/story/russia...
View the OSMP's interactive here:
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news.sky.com/story/russia...
View the OSMP's interactive here:
osmp.ngo/collection/s...
12 new munition images were added to the OSMP, including:
- APKWS series laser-guided munitions in Ukraine
- 9M33 series surface-to-air missiles launched from Osa series systems in Sudan
- Kh-101 air-launched cruise missiles in Ukraine
View them all: osmp.ngo?ids=1684,168...
- APKWS series laser-guided munitions in Ukraine
- 9M33 series surface-to-air missiles launched from Osa series systems in Sudan
- Kh-101 air-launched cruise missiles in Ukraine
View them all: osmp.ngo?ids=1684,168...
October 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
12 new munition images were added to the OSMP, including:
- APKWS series laser-guided munitions in Ukraine
- 9M33 series surface-to-air missiles launched from Osa series systems in Sudan
- Kh-101 air-launched cruise missiles in Ukraine
View them all: osmp.ngo?ids=1684,168...
- APKWS series laser-guided munitions in Ukraine
- 9M33 series surface-to-air missiles launched from Osa series systems in Sudan
- Kh-101 air-launched cruise missiles in Ukraine
View them all: osmp.ngo?ids=1684,168...
13 new munition images were added to the OSMP, including:
- EXTRA series missile debris in Armenia
- GMLRS missiles in Ukraine
- Spike Firefly OWA UAVs in the Palestinian Territories
- 9M33 series surface-to-air missile in Sudan
View them all: osmp.ngo?ids=1698,169...
- EXTRA series missile debris in Armenia
- GMLRS missiles in Ukraine
- Spike Firefly OWA UAVs in the Palestinian Territories
- 9M33 series surface-to-air missile in Sudan
View them all: osmp.ngo?ids=1698,169...
October 21, 2025 at 1:33 PM
13 new munition images were added to the OSMP, including:
- EXTRA series missile debris in Armenia
- GMLRS missiles in Ukraine
- Spike Firefly OWA UAVs in the Palestinian Territories
- 9M33 series surface-to-air missile in Sudan
View them all: osmp.ngo?ids=1698,169...
- EXTRA series missile debris in Armenia
- GMLRS missiles in Ukraine
- Spike Firefly OWA UAVs in the Palestinian Territories
- 9M33 series surface-to-air missile in Sudan
View them all: osmp.ngo?ids=1698,169...
7/ Some variants have also seen use as one-way attack munitions, with small warheads weighing a few kilograms located in the front compartment of the munition. This allows Gerbera variants to be employed in a limited strike role.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
7/ Some variants have also seen use as one-way attack munitions, with small warheads weighing a few kilograms located in the front compartment of the munition. This allows Gerbera variants to be employed in a limited strike role.
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6/ The DLE60 two-stroke petrol engine, seemingly produced by the Chinese company Mile Haoxiang Technology Co. Ltd, has also been found on the UAV. Ukrainian intelligence reported a maximum effective range of 600 km for the Gerbera
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October 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
6/ The DLE60 two-stroke petrol engine, seemingly produced by the Chinese company Mile Haoxiang Technology Co. Ltd, has also been found on the UAV. Ukrainian intelligence reported a maximum effective range of 600 km for the Gerbera
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5/ The airframe uses styrofoam and wood instead of fibreglass and composite materials seen in the Shahed series, while a fuel bladder (image 2) rather than a tank is used, reducing cost and weight to improve fuel efficiency.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
5/ The airframe uses styrofoam and wood instead of fibreglass and composite materials seen in the Shahed series, while a fuel bladder (image 2) rather than a tank is used, reducing cost and weight to improve fuel efficiency.
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4/ Russia has often used them as ‘decoys’ to saturate Ukrainian air defences, while other munitions strike targets. The Gerbera also uses cameras like the Chinese-made A40 Pro to perform reconnaissance of Ukrainian military facilities.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
4/ Russia has often used them as ‘decoys’ to saturate Ukrainian air defences, while other munitions strike targets. The Gerbera also uses cameras like the Chinese-made A40 Pro to perform reconnaissance of Ukrainian military facilities.
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3/ Gerberas have a reported wingspan of 2.5 metres and weight of 18 kg and are often used without a warhead. They are launched from elastic or pneumatic catapults and guided by integrated GPS/GNSS.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
3/ Gerberas have a reported wingspan of 2.5 metres and weight of 18 kg and are often used without a warhead. They are launched from elastic or pneumatic catapults and guided by integrated GPS/GNSS.
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2/ Videos from Ukraine have allowed detailed analysis of this unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). From these, we were able to understand the drone's function, as well as highlight the significant presence of Chinese components in their manufacture.
October 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
2/ Videos from Ukraine have allowed detailed analysis of this unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). From these, we were able to understand the drone's function, as well as highlight the significant presence of Chinese components in their manufacture.
20 munitions images were added to the OSMP, including:
- Gerbera series UAVs in Ukraine
- 9M33 series surface-to-air missiles from Osa series systems in Ukraine
- 9M330/9M331 series surface-to-air missiles from Tor series systems in Ukraine
View all: osmp.ngo?ids=1643,164...
- Gerbera series UAVs in Ukraine
- 9M33 series surface-to-air missiles from Osa series systems in Ukraine
- 9M330/9M331 series surface-to-air missiles from Tor series systems in Ukraine
View all: osmp.ngo?ids=1643,164...
October 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
20 munitions images were added to the OSMP, including:
- Gerbera series UAVs in Ukraine
- 9M33 series surface-to-air missiles from Osa series systems in Ukraine
- 9M330/9M331 series surface-to-air missiles from Tor series systems in Ukraine
View all: osmp.ngo?ids=1643,164...
- Gerbera series UAVs in Ukraine
- 9M33 series surface-to-air missiles from Osa series systems in Ukraine
- 9M330/9M331 series surface-to-air missiles from Tor series systems in Ukraine
View all: osmp.ngo?ids=1643,164...
Our visual guide to Shahed-131 & -136 'drones' is now available in Ukrainian!
As part of an effort to expand accessibility to our work,
Bomb Techs Without Borders has translated the page to Ukrainian, aiding native speakers in understanding how these munitions function.
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As part of an effort to expand accessibility to our work,
Bomb Techs Without Borders has translated the page to Ukrainian, aiding native speakers in understanding how these munitions function.
osmp.ngo/collection/u...
October 6, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Our visual guide to Shahed-131 & -136 'drones' is now available in Ukrainian!
As part of an effort to expand accessibility to our work,
Bomb Techs Without Borders has translated the page to Ukrainian, aiding native speakers in understanding how these munitions function.
osmp.ngo/collection/u...
As part of an effort to expand accessibility to our work,
Bomb Techs Without Borders has translated the page to Ukrainian, aiding native speakers in understanding how these munitions function.
osmp.ngo/collection/u...
4/ On 13 May, similar remnants were documented following a second strike on Nasser Hospital. A week later, on May 20, the same type of engine was observed at the scene of a strike on the Musa bin Nusayr School in Gaza City.
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October 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
4/ On 13 May, similar remnants were documented following a second strike on Nasser Hospital. A week later, on May 20, the same type of engine was observed at the scene of a strike on the Musa bin Nusayr School in Gaza City.
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3/ Reporting talked of “suicide drones,” a term most often applied in Gaza to one-way attack (OWA) UAVs using piston engines. Turbojets are more typically found in cruise missiles, which Israeli forces have not publicly declared using in Gaza. This suggested a new munition type.
October 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
3/ Reporting talked of “suicide drones,” a term most often applied in Gaza to one-way attack (OWA) UAVs using piston engines. Turbojets are more typically found in cruise missiles, which Israeli forces have not publicly declared using in Gaza. This suggested a new munition type.
2/ We first documented the use of this munition after an Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in March. Debris at the site included a turbojet engine—something we have not documented before in Gaza—alongside possible wing fragments.
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October 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
2/ We first documented the use of this munition after an Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in March. Debris at the site included a turbojet engine—something we have not documented before in Gaza—alongside possible wing fragments.
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1/ In recent months, we began documenting remnants of an unknown Israeli munition being used in Gaza. Its use has allegedly resulted in civilian casualties. To date, Israel has not publicly declared the munition’s existence.
Here’s what we know so far:🧵
Here’s what we know so far:🧵
October 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
1/ In recent months, we began documenting remnants of an unknown Israeli munition being used in Gaza. Its use has allegedly resulted in civilian casualties. To date, Israel has not publicly declared the munition’s existence.
Here’s what we know so far:🧵
Here’s what we know so far:🧵
15 new munition images were added to the OSMP, including:
- GMLRS missile debris in Russia
- Gerbera series UAVs, including one-way-attack (OWA) variants, in Ukraine and Russia
- 9M38 series surface-to-air missiles in Ukraine
View them all: osmp.ngo?ids=1655,166...
- GMLRS missile debris in Russia
- Gerbera series UAVs, including one-way-attack (OWA) variants, in Ukraine and Russia
- 9M38 series surface-to-air missiles in Ukraine
View them all: osmp.ngo?ids=1655,166...
September 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
15 new munition images were added to the OSMP, including:
- GMLRS missile debris in Russia
- Gerbera series UAVs, including one-way-attack (OWA) variants, in Ukraine and Russia
- 9M38 series surface-to-air missiles in Ukraine
View them all: osmp.ngo?ids=1655,166...
- GMLRS missile debris in Russia
- Gerbera series UAVs, including one-way-attack (OWA) variants, in Ukraine and Russia
- 9M38 series surface-to-air missiles in Ukraine
View them all: osmp.ngo?ids=1655,166...
20 munition images were added to the OSMP, including:
-Spike Firefly loitering munitions in the Palestinian Territories
-Kh-101 air-launched cruise missiles in Ukraine
-GBU-24 Paveway III & GBU-12 Paveway II air-delivered bombs in Yemen
View them all: osmp.ngo?ids=1535,162...
-Spike Firefly loitering munitions in the Palestinian Territories
-Kh-101 air-launched cruise missiles in Ukraine
-GBU-24 Paveway III & GBU-12 Paveway II air-delivered bombs in Yemen
View them all: osmp.ngo?ids=1535,162...
September 23, 2025 at 12:25 PM
20 munition images were added to the OSMP, including:
-Spike Firefly loitering munitions in the Palestinian Territories
-Kh-101 air-launched cruise missiles in Ukraine
-GBU-24 Paveway III & GBU-12 Paveway II air-delivered bombs in Yemen
View them all: osmp.ngo?ids=1535,162...
-Spike Firefly loitering munitions in the Palestinian Territories
-Kh-101 air-launched cruise missiles in Ukraine
-GBU-24 Paveway III & GBU-12 Paveway II air-delivered bombs in Yemen
View them all: osmp.ngo?ids=1535,162...
2/ While it is not possible to definitively state the model type from the images of the remnants alone, contextual information suggests they are most likely to be from M339 high explosive ‘multi-purpose’ projectiles
September 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
2/ While it is not possible to definitively state the model type from the images of the remnants alone, contextual information suggests they are most likely to be from M339 high explosive ‘multi-purpose’ projectiles
1/ An image of remnants purportedly connected to the August 25 strike on the Nasser Hospital in Gaza has been added to the OSMP. It shows parts of at least three fin-stabilised tank gun projectiles, consistent with those used by Israel.
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September 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
1/ An image of remnants purportedly connected to the August 25 strike on the Nasser Hospital in Gaza has been added to the OSMP. It shows parts of at least three fin-stabilised tank gun projectiles, consistent with those used by Israel.
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18 new munition images were added to the OSMP, including:
-Kh-22 series cruise missiles in Ukraine
-Spike series anti-tank missile in Israel
-Tank gun projectiles in Israel
-GBU-12 & GBU-24 Paveway series air-delivered bombs in Yemen
View them all:
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-Kh-22 series cruise missiles in Ukraine
-Spike series anti-tank missile in Israel
-Tank gun projectiles in Israel
-GBU-12 & GBU-24 Paveway series air-delivered bombs in Yemen
View them all:
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September 16, 2025 at 12:07 PM
18 new munition images were added to the OSMP, including:
-Kh-22 series cruise missiles in Ukraine
-Spike series anti-tank missile in Israel
-Tank gun projectiles in Israel
-GBU-12 & GBU-24 Paveway series air-delivered bombs in Yemen
View them all:
osmp.ngo?ids=1558,155...
-Kh-22 series cruise missiles in Ukraine
-Spike series anti-tank missile in Israel
-Tank gun projectiles in Israel
-GBU-12 & GBU-24 Paveway series air-delivered bombs in Yemen
View them all:
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21 new munition images were added to the OSMP, including:
-GBU-31 JDAM air-delivered bombs in Yemen
-Kh-59 series cruise missile carrying submunitions in Ukraine
-Israeli-made one-way-attack (OWA) UAV with unknown tentative model in Iran
View them all:
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-GBU-31 JDAM air-delivered bombs in Yemen
-Kh-59 series cruise missile carrying submunitions in Ukraine
-Israeli-made one-way-attack (OWA) UAV with unknown tentative model in Iran
View them all:
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September 1, 2025 at 11:53 AM
21 new munition images were added to the OSMP, including:
-GBU-31 JDAM air-delivered bombs in Yemen
-Kh-59 series cruise missile carrying submunitions in Ukraine
-Israeli-made one-way-attack (OWA) UAV with unknown tentative model in Iran
View them all:
osmp.ngo?ids=1550,155...
-GBU-31 JDAM air-delivered bombs in Yemen
-Kh-59 series cruise missile carrying submunitions in Ukraine
-Israeli-made one-way-attack (OWA) UAV with unknown tentative model in Iran
View them all:
osmp.ngo?ids=1550,155...
Twitter's AI system Grok incorrectly identified the munition twice - as a Spike-series missile and a Hellfire missile.
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September 1, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Twitter's AI system Grok incorrectly identified the munition twice - as a Spike-series missile and a Hellfire missile.
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Despite the image showing a well-known type of guided air-delivered bomb, an Arabic-language tweet alleging it shows a new munition gained more than 10,000 likes.
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September 1, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Despite the image showing a well-known type of guided air-delivered bomb, an Arabic-language tweet alleging it shows a new munition gained more than 10,000 likes.
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An unverified image purporting to show a new or unknown model of munition in Gaza has been widely shared recently.
However, the image depicts a MK 80-series air-delivered bomb fitted with a ‘bolt-on guidance’ kit of the Paveway II series or similar.
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However, the image depicts a MK 80-series air-delivered bomb fitted with a ‘bolt-on guidance’ kit of the Paveway II series or similar.
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September 1, 2025 at 11:23 AM
An unverified image purporting to show a new or unknown model of munition in Gaza has been widely shared recently.
However, the image depicts a MK 80-series air-delivered bomb fitted with a ‘bolt-on guidance’ kit of the Paveway II series or similar.
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However, the image depicts a MK 80-series air-delivered bomb fitted with a ‘bolt-on guidance’ kit of the Paveway II series or similar.
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