12 Sep 2025
A Scale for EOD Success
Following the study defining the continuum between burning, deflagration, and…
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11 Sep 2025
Defining Burning, Deflagration, and Detonation
For a long time, the lines between different types of combustion – from simple burning to a rapid deflagration and a powerful detonation – have been surprisingly blurry. While these are all points on the same spectrum, scientists have…
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17 Dec 2024
Low Order Deflagration: Revolutionising UXO Disposal
Unexploded ordnance (UXO) disposal has long been a critical challenge for military and commercial operations worldwide. Traditionally, high order detonations were the go-to method for clearing UXOs, but they come with significant risks to the environment…
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Understanding UXO
What is UXO? Unexploded ordnance (UXO) refers to military munitions, such as bombs, shells, grenades, landmines, and other explosives, that were deployed but failed to detonate as intended. These Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) are prevalent in…
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04 Nov 2024
Exploring Environmentally Safer UXO Disposal Methods
Alford Technologies charges have been used in UK Government-backed trials comparing High-Order detonations and Low-Order deflagration in maritime UXO disposal. Introduction Marine environments face significant threats from unexploded ordnance (UXO), especially in regions of Northwest Europe where offshore developments, such…
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24 Sep 2024
High Explosive UXO Neutralisation – Alford Magma v Tallboy Air Bomb
On October 13, 2020, Alford Technologies’ renowned shaped charges were crucial in a historic UXO defeating operation. An underwater hazardous object of historical significance – the British deep penetration bomb Tallboy – was successfully neutralised on the fairway…
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24 Sep 2024
The Crucial Role of Humanitarian Demining Action
Landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) present a significant threat to human safety and development in post-conflict regions. Humanitarian demining is the process of removing these deadly remnants of war to ensure safe living conditions for affected populations. This…
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24 Sep 2024
Maritime Capabilities Overview
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24 Sep 2024