Eokhub (2025)

16/09/2025

Digital Breadcrumbs: The OSINT Wake-Up Call

In early 2022, as Russian forces advanced into Ukraine, publicly visible mobile phone roaming data exposed troop clusters in occupied areas. Soldiers' personal devices, automatically connecting to Russian networks, created real-time military position maps—available to anyone monitoring telecom platforms.

For the explosive ordnance community, this incident poses critical questions: Are we leveraging open-source intelligence effectively? Are we missing valuable data by staying within sector boundaries?

The EO Data Blind Spot

Consider untapped intelligence streams:

- Satellite imagery showing ground disturbances indicating IED patterns

- Social media geolocation revealing civilian movement around UXO areas

- Shipping databases tracking ordnance material transport

- Agricultural reports documenting UXO discoveries during farming

- Construction permits identifying historical ordnance encounter zones

Cross-Sector Opportunities

Transportation data might expose explosive material smuggling routes. Financial patterns could reveal IED funding networks. Weather data might predict ordnance degradation patterns. Yet we rarely systematically tap these resources.

Revolutionizing Non-Technical Surveys

Traditional surveys rely on interviews and visual inspection. Imagine enhancing them with:

- Crowdsourced civilian reporting platforms

- Archaeological conflict site databases

- Insurance explosive-incident claims

- Emergency services UXO discovery logs

The Challenge

If phone data exposes military positions, what digital traces do our EOD teams leave? We need ethical frameworks balancing intelligence gathering with operational security and privacy protection.

Moving Forward

Every data point tells a story. The Ukraine mobile clusters weren't military intelligence—until someone recognized their significance. Similarly, data to enhance EO operations might already exist across unexplored databases and sectors.

Our effectiveness depends not just on technical ordnance expertise, but on synthesizing information from every available source. The question isn't whether we have enough data—it's whether we're asking the right questions of existing data.

What open-source streams could transform your next clearance operation? The answer might be hiding in plain sight.

Credit: Social Media

11/09/2025

🐕 LOCAL HEROES, GLOBAL IMPACT 🌍
We're thrilled to spotlight the Mine Detection Dog Centre (MDDC) from Bosnia and Herzegovina in EOKHUB Digital Magazine #5!
This remarkable local NGO proves that you don't need to be an international NGO to make waves in the humanitarian mine action world. MDDC is living proof that passion, dedication, and local expertise can create ripples that reach across the global HMA community.
🔹 Why this matters: Local organizations like MDDC understand their terrain, their communities, and their challenges better than anyone else
🔹 The impact: They're not just clearing mines – they're building safer futures for their neighbors 🔹 The inspiration: Every local NGO reading this should know – YOUR work matters on the global stage
Four-legged heroes with hearts of gold, guided by humans with unwavering determination. 💪
👉 Read the full story of MDDC's incredible work in EOKHUB Magazine #5: https://eokhub.turtl.co/story/eokhub-magazine-no5-2025/page/11?workspace=6742c3a38504ac436602a648
What local HMA heroes in your region deserve recognition? Share their stories below! 👇

04/08/2025

EOKHUB Special Edition Coming Soon!

We're embarking on our most ambitious project yet - creating a comprehensive catalogue of the entire explosive ordnance sector! 💼

📋 What we're building:

✅ Complete directory of EO-related companies & organisations worldwide

✅ Detailed service portfolios and product specifications

✅ Contact information and expertise areas

✅ Quarterly updates to keep information current

🎯 Why this matters: This catalogue will become THE definitive resource for EO professionals, connecting expertise with those who need it most. From mine action organisations to cutting-edge detection technology developers - we're mapping our entire sector.

🤝 Calling all sector professionals: If your organisation works in explosive ordnance, UXO clearance, mine action, EOD training, or related technologies - we want to feature you!

This isn't just a directory - it's about strengthening our global community and making critical expertise more accessible to those working to make the world safer.

Interested in being featured? Drop us a message or email [email protected]

Together, we're building something that will serve our sector for years to come. 🌍

18/07/2025

🚨 BREAKING: EOKHUB Digital Magazine 🚨

The explosive ordnance field is on the verge of an important milestone.

For the first time, since we started in 2019, we're launching two special editions before year-end – but here's what makes this revolutionary: these won't be static publications. They'll be living documents, continuously updated with the latest developments, innovations, and field insights.

Why this changes everything: In our rapidly evolving sector, what was cutting-edge yesterday is outdated today. There's a lot of fog in our sector – it's important to distinguish who we are, leave magic to magicians, and real work to professionals. These dynamic editions ensure you're always equipped with the most current information, because in EO, staying current isn't just professional development, it's survival.

We're calling all game-changers:

🎯 Operators – Your field experience saves lives

🏢 Organisations & NGOs – Your missions matter

🔧 Equipment manufacturers – Your innovations protect

🧪 R&D teams – Your breakthroughs become standards

🚀 Startups – Your fresh perspectives drive change

💼 Consulting companies – Your expertise guides the future

🎓 Academia – Your research shapes tomorrow

Your voice matters. Your knowledge travels. The solution you developed in one corner of the world could become the life-saving protocol in another. Your innovation might be the standard that protects the next generation of operators.

The ripple effect is real: Every piece of information shared, every lesson learned, and every innovation documented creates a safer tomorrow for someone, somewhere.

Something big is coming. Two editions. Two different approaches. One mission: connecting the dots that matter most in our sector.

Ready to be part of something bigger?

📧 Reach out at [email protected] to explore collaboration opportunities.

Because the knowledge you share today becomes the safety protocol that brings someone home tomorrow.

Stay vigilant. Stay connected. Stay ahead.

15/07/2025

AGM-158 JASSM

According to Military Watch Magazine, President Trump is considering authorising the delivery of AGM-158 JASSM (Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile) cruise missiles to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, marking the first time these advanced weapons would be deployed in the conflict.

The AGM-158 JASSM represents a pinnacle of American cruise missile technology, developed by Lockheed Martin as a long-range, precision-guided munition designed for high-value, heavily defended targets.

The system exists in multiple variants:

AGM-158A JASSM (Baseline)

- Range: 370+ km (230+ miles)

- Warhead: 450 kg (1,000 lb) WDU-42/B penetrator blast-fragmentation

- Guidance: GPS/INS with terminal infrared seeker

- Launch platforms: F-16, F-15E, F-18, B-1B, B-2, B-52

AGM-158B JASSM-ER (Extended Range)

- Range: 980+ km (610+ miles)

- Enhanced fuel capacity: Larger fuel tank for extended operations

- Identical warhead and guidance systems

- Stealth characteristics: Low radar cross-section design

The weapon's guidance system combines GPS/INS navigation with an infrared terminal seeker, enabling it to engage both stationary and relocatable targets with high precision. The 450 kg warhead, designated WDU-42/B, features a hardened steel casing designed to pe*****te reinforced concrete structures before detonation—making it particularly effective against command bunkers, ammunition depots, and hardened aircraft shelters.

Integration with Ukrainian F-16 Fleet

The timing of this potential transfer aligns strategically with Ukraine's F-16 program. Ukrainian pilots have been training on F-16AM Fighting Falcons, with the first combat footage emerging in March 2025 showing aircraft armed with AIM-9L/M Sidewinders on patrol over western Ukraine. The JASSM's compatibility with F-16 systems would significantly enhance the strike capabilities of this growing fleet.

From an operational perspective, the JASSM's standoff range provides Ukrainian pilots with the ability to engage high-value targets deep within contested airspace while remaining outside the engagement envelope of most surface-to-air missile systems. This capability gap has been a critical limitation in current Ukrainian air operations.

The introduction of JASSM missiles would represent a qualitative leap in Ukrainian strike capabilities. Unlike the shorter-range weapons currently in the Ukrainian inventory, JASSM's extended range could potentially reach targets throughout occupied territories and potentially into Russian territory, depending on operational employment restrictions.

The missile's stealth characteristics and low-altitude flight profile make it particularly challenging for existing Russian air defense systems to intercept. This could force a recalibration of Russian defensive postures and potentially impact the positioning of high-value assets.

Credit: United States Air Force

11/07/2025

🎉 EOKHUB Digital Magazine Issue #4 is officially live!
This issue is all about explosive ordnance training excellence, featuring PCM and celebrating the world-class training centres that shape our industry professionals.
Our team has had the incredible opportunity to train at facilities across the globe - each experience has been invaluable in building our expertise and understanding of best practices worldwide.

Now it's your turn to contribute!
We're looking for recommendations on which EO training centres we should feature in upcoming issues. Your experiences and insights matter to our community.

Drop your suggestions in the comments or send us a message. Let's continue building this knowledge-sharing platform together! 🤝
Stay vigilant, stay connected.
https://eokhub.turtl.co/story/eokhub-magazine-no4-2025/page/1

08/06/2025

Don’t forget – Gust time
Just enjoy; everything is up to you.
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Credit: Social Media

01/06/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐎𝐊𝐇𝐔𝐁 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲!

We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has been with us, reading and supporting EOKHUB Digital Magazine.

The response has been truly remarkable – more than 𝟏𝟑,𝟖𝟎𝟎 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 have engaged with our first three issues, reaching us from 𝟓𝟒 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 around the world. With an average reading time of 𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 and an 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟕%, these metrics reflect not just numbers, but a genuinely engaged community passionate about explosive ordnance knowledge.

This overwhelming support gives us tremendous strength and motivation to continue our mission of bringing knowledge to the field and creating a safer world.

We want to hear from you! Please feel free to suggest topics that interest you – your input helps shape the content that matters most to our community.

Thank you for being part of the EOKHUB family.

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28/05/2025

🚁 Battlefield Innovation: Drone-to-Drone Rescue Operation

Drone operators from Ukraine's 63rd Mechanized Brigade have achieved something unprecedented in modern warfare - the successful evacuation of two reconnaissance drones, Leleka and Mara, from the battlefield using another unmanned aircraft as the rescue platform.

The operation represents a significant evolution in battlefield asset recovery, demonstrating how frontline units are adapting to preserve critical reconnaissance capabilities in contested environments. With Ukraine deploying approximately 500,000 drones monthly across various operational theaters, the loss of specialized reconnaissance platforms like the Leleka and Mara represents not just financial cost but operational capability gaps that can affect mission success.

The rescue mission showcases the growing sophistication of drone coordination tactics emerging from the conflict. Rather than risking personnel in potentially hostile territory or abandoning valuable assets, the 63rd Mechanized Brigade developed an innovative solution that leverages existing unmanned capabilities to recover stranded platforms. This approach reflects the practical innovation born from operational necessity that has characterized much of Ukraine's technological adaptation throughout the conflict.

From an operational perspective, this drone-assisted recovery method addresses several critical challenges facing modern military units. Personnel exposure to hostile fire during asset recovery operations has historically been a significant risk factor, while the abandonment of reconnaissance platforms creates intelligence gaps and provides potential technical intelligence opportunities for opposing forces.

The broader implications for explosive ordnance disposal and battlefield clearance operations are considerable. As unmanned systems become increasingly integral to EOD missions, the ability to recover and redeploy these platforms extends operational capability while reducing the logistical burden of constant platform replacement.

26/05/2025

IDF-Morocco Joint Tunnel Breach Operations: "African Lion" Drills
The Israel Defense Forces and Moroccan Army are conducted specialised tunnel breach operations as part of the multinational "African Lion" military exercise.
This collaboration highlights growing defense cooperation following the Abraham Accords and focuses on critical subterranean warfare tactics - an area where IDF's Yahalom unit has developed significant expertise through operational experience.
This partnership represents an important knowledge exchange between forces with complementary capabilities in a domain that continues to challenge conventional military operations worldwide.

25/05/2025

Sunday Gust time

Some days are simply perfect on their own - days meant for rest and appreciation rather than constant work.

Today, we encourage you to pause, reflect, and enjoy the moment. The challenges of making the world safer will be there tomorrow, and you'll return to them with renewed energy.

You've earned this moment of peace. We all have.

19/05/2025

Although the media's primary focus is on ammunition production, there is increasing evidence from the front lines that the production of anti-vehicle (AV) landmines is also on the rise.

Recent information from the field reveals an interesting development: the Czech-produced TM-62P anti-vehicle mine has been documented in operational use, indicating a renewed emphasis on producing anti-vehicle mines. It’s a copy of the Soviet-era TM-62P3 landmine.

The mine's universal fuze well is compatible with the TM-62 and TM-72 landmines, which reflects continued adherence to standardised design principles.

It's important to remember that this mine is one of the most modified and versatile uses in the field.

Credit: Seán Moorhouse

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