Where are cluster bombs banned?
Although cluster bombs have been banned under the Convention on Cluster Munitions since 2010, they continued to be used in Syria, and there were allegations of new use in Libya, according to the Landmine & Cluster Munition Monitor.
What companies make cluster bombs?
Who are the Cluster Munition producers that we find financial links with?
- China Aerospace Science and Industry (China)
- Hanwha (South Korea)
- Norinco (China)
- Orbital ATK (United States)
- Poongsan (South Korea)
- Textron (United States)
Does the UK make cluster bombs?
Evidence of the use of UK-made cluster bombs in Yemen emerged in May 2016. After months of denial, the UK government finally admitted that UK-made cluster bombs had been used – yet still tried to defend their use by claiming that they had been used against legitimate military targets.
What is RBK 500 cluster bomb?
RBK-500 is a Russian 500 kg cluster bomb. It carries 15 SPBE-D antitank submunitions developed by Russian NGO Basalt with dual-mode infrared homing system. ↑ Pike, John. “RBK cluster bombs”
How many SPBE-D antitank submunitions does the Rbk carry?
It carries 15 SPBE-D antitank submunitions developed by Russian NGO Basalt with dual-mode infrared homing system. ^ Pike, John. “RBK cluster bombs”. www.globalsecurity.org.
What are some examples of cluster bombs used in war?
Examples include the RBK-500 ZAB-2.5M, RBK-500 AO-2.5RT, RBK-500U, and RBK-500 PTAB-1M. Human Rights Watch (HRW) alleged that Russia used cluster bombs against civilians, but rejected claims by Russia that Georgia was carrying out “genocide” in South Ossetia.
How many fragmentation bombs does a RBK 250 have?
The RBK-250-275 is believed originally to have been designed to carry fragmentation bomblets designated A0-2.5. However, later versions carried 150 A0-1 SCh fragmentation bomblets, or 30 PTAB-2.5 anti-armor bomblets.