Rafael’s Innovative Explosives to Reduce Risk for Soldiers

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Rafael – Advanced Defense Systems unveiled its new development, the IMPACK, an “indifferent” explosive device designated for use during engineering, infantry and explosion missions.

The device’s enhanced security enables its storage, transportation and use without risking an unplanned explosion.

IMPACK was developed in accordance to the IDF’s security requirements in order to decrease the risk for soldiers during missions entailing the use of explosives at a environments overloaded with threats.

The IMPACK’s unique features conform the IM – STANAG 4439 standard for indifferent explosives and it is resistant to explosions that might be caused by small arms fire, shrapnels, hollow charges etc.

The IMPACK has a security condition in which it is impossible to detonate it. The arming of the explosives takes place during the mission and lasts only a few seconds.

This product was developed by Rafael on the basis of more than 30-year experience in the field.

There are two versions of the IMPACK – with weight of approx. five or 15 kg.