Multinational Forces Identify Thousands of WWII Unexploded Bombs in Papua New Guinea, UK, Philippines

Unexploded ordnance from World War II continues to pose significant risks in various regions around the world, prompting coordinated efforts for safe retrieval and disposal. In Melton Mowbray, England, two incendiary bombs were unexpectedly found and destroyed in a controlled explosion by local police and explosive ordnance disposal teams. In the Philippines, authorities successfully retrieved a heavily corroded 1,000-pound vintage bomb from a canal in Nueva Vizcaya through a community-involved operation led by provincial and municipal police units. Meanwhile, a newly installed bridge in Glasgow was closed after a possible ordnance device was discovered nearby, with bomb disposal teams responding to the threat. In the Pacific, the Australian Defence Force led Operation Render Safe 2025 in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea, collaborating with multiple nations including New Zealand, the United States, and Japan to locate and prepare for disposal of over 1,600 explosive remnants of war, with plans for clearance operations in 2026. These multinational efforts emphasize the ongoing danger of unexploded ordnance and the importance of community cooperation and international partnerships to enhance public safety.