Landmark domestic legislation makes Costa Rica the second country to pass a national ban
28 April 2011 - ICBUW
Following a lengthy Freedom of Information process, the US has claimed that no depleted uranium weapons were used in the Iraqi city of Fallujah during Operation Phantom Fury in November and December 2004. However, it has also revealed that no records were kept on the use of the weapons in Fallujah prior to July 2004.
18 April 2011 - ICBUW
Claims that DU is used in missiles still appear to lack foundation.
12 April 2011
As military intervention in Libya became likely, ICBUW and CADU prepared to monitor the situation for the use of DU munitions.
9 April 2011
Britain’s Defence Minister Dr Liam Fox has acknowledged that the MoD does not consider that depleted uranium weapons are 'safe' but denies that they have any health or environmental impact.
4 March 2011 - ICBUW
A series of leaked US cables has revealed that Belgium’s government assured the US that the country’s domestic ban would not apply to US shipments through Antwerp following anger at the passage of the law.
3 February 2011 - ICBUW
The French Ministry of Defence has responded to a parliamentary question by seeking to dismiss concerns over the use of depleted uranium – even as it seeks alternative materials.
31 January 2011 - ICBUW
Military periodical Jane’s International Defence Review has reported that the UK is unlikely to replace or upgrade its depleted uranium ammunition in the foreseeable future.
18 January 2011 - ICBUW
Campaigners have called for support for a new bill that seeks to identify members of the US armed forces who may have been exposed to depleted uranium and which aims to ensure health monitoring for veterans.
9 August 2011
...parliamentary work, new CADU worker, ICBUW animation and an A10 gunship is guest at Fairford
9 August 2011
