Trevor Ball

Trevor Ball

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Trevor Ball is a former U.S. Army explosives expert who has extensive experience in bomb disposal and military technology. He has shared insights on the implications of advanced weaponry falling into the hands of adversaries, especially concerning the potential reverse-engineering capabilities of countries like Iran. Recently, he commented on the significant risks associated with the loss of the GBU-53/B 'StormBreaker' bomb in Yemen, highlighting the strategic concerns for U.S. military technology security.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
76,707
Power
3,051$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 6.00 0.11% +0% 67,886,011 76,707 $2,700,000 3,051$
Totals 1 67,886,011 76,707 $2,700,000 3,051$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Trevor Ball, a former explosive-ordnance-disposal technician for the US army, studies open-source images of civilian harm caused by US weapons. 6

The Guardian: US set to deliver 2,000lb bombs to Israel as part of vast arms deal | US foreign policy

Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina: Trevor Ball noted that the size of the crater and found fragments correspond to a 900-kilogram Mark-84 bomb. 6

Dnevni Avaz – widely circulated Bosnian daily: SAD bombom od 900 kilograma pogodio porodičnu kuću u Iranu

Switzerland Switzerland: Trevor Ball is a munitions expert who confirmed the type of weapon used in the attacks on the airport in Sanaa. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Wer griff den Flughafen in Sanaa an?

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Trevor Ball identified components of the bomb used in the attack, suggesting its type. 5

The Guardian: Israeli military used 500lb bomb in strike on Gaza cafe, fragments reveal | Israel-Gaza war

Venezuela Venezuela: Trevor Ball is a former explosives deactivation specialist in the U.S. Army who explained the design of the bomb. 7

El Nacional: Así es la bomba rompe búnkeres que podría usar EE UU contra centros nucleares de Irán

Pakistan Pakistan: Trevor Ball, a former US Army explosive ordnance disposal technician, analyzed visual evidence of the downed fighter jets. 5

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: Indian military confirms fighter jets shot down by Pakistan - World

Pakistan Pakistan: Trevor Ball is a former US Army explosive ordnance disposal technician who contributed to the analysis of the fighter jets. 6

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: Washington Post verifies two French-made Indian fighter jets shot down: report

United States United States: Trevor Ball, a former US Army senior explosive ordnance disposal team member, commented on the photos of the ship. 6

CNN: Aid ship bound for Gaza catches fire after alleged Israeli drone attack off Malta