Patrick Senft
Research Coordinator, Armament Research Services (website)
Email: patrick [dot] senft [at] armamentresearch [dot] com
Twitter: @SenftPatrick
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Research Coordinator, Armament Research Services (website)
Email: patrick [dot] senft [at] armamentresearch [dot] com
Twitter: @SenftPatrick
small arms and light weapons (SALW) | landmines and cluster munitions | arms trafficking
Patrick Senft is an arms and munitions technical intelligence specialist and security analyst with a focus on current conflicts. His research encompasses the technology and use of cluster munitions, landmines, chemical weapons, and 3D-printed firearms, with his expertise extending to arms diversion, defence policy, and counterterrorism.
Senft serves as the Research Coordinator at Armament Research Services (ARES), has a background in Physics, and holds a master’s degree in Crisis and Security Management from Leiden University. He is also an associate with the National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Association and a member of the German Atlantic Association.
Patrick Senft is an arms and munitions technical intelligence specialist and security analyst with a focus on current conflicts. His research encompasses the technology and use of cluster munitions, landmines, chemical weapons, and 3D-printed firearms, with his expertise extending to arms diversion, defence policy, and counterterrorism.
Senft serves as the Research Coordinator at Armament Research Services (ARES), has a background in Physics, and holds a master’s degree in Crisis and Security Management from Leiden University. He is also an associate with the National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Association and a member of the German Atlantic Association.
Patrick Senft ist Spezialist für waffen- und munitionstechnische Aufklärung und Sicherheitsanalyst mit Schwerpunkt auf aktuellen Konflikten. Seine Forschung konzentriert sich sowohl auf die Technologie und den Einsatz von Streumunition, Landminen, chemischen Waffen und 3D-gedruckten Schusswaffen, sowie auf illegalen Waffenhandel, Sicherheitspolitik und Terrorismusbekämpfung.
Senft arbeitet als der Wissenschaftlicher Koordinator bei Armament Research Services (ARES), hat einen Hintergrund in Physik und einen Master-Abschluss in Krisen- und Sicherheitsmanagement von der Universität Leiden. Außerdem ist er Mitglied der National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Association und der Deutschen Atlantischen Gesellschaft.
Senft arbeitet als der Wissenschaftlicher Koordinator bei Armament Research Services (ARES), hat einen Hintergrund in Physik und einen Master-Abschluss in Krisen- und Sicherheitsmanagement von der Universität Leiden. Außerdem ist er Mitglied der National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Association und der Deutschen Atlantischen Gesellschaft.
Recent Publications:
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- "Cluster Munitions & Submunitions in Syria: A Technical Appraisal," Special Report 5, Armament Research Services, November 29, 2023.*
- "Panzerabwehr – das Potenzial von Top-Attack-Minen," Wehrtechnischer Report 2023, Soldat & Technik, March 10, 2023.
- "Craft-produced firearm used to assassinate Shinzo Abe," Armament Research Services, July 8, 2022.*
- "FGC-9 3D-printed firearm seized in Western Australia," Armament Research Services, June 14, 2022.*
- "Russian PTKM-1R Top-attack Anti-vehicle Mine Documented in Ukraine," Armament Research Services, April 27, 2022.
- "Russian 3B30 submunitions documented in Ukraine," Armament Research Services, March 1, 2022.*
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