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ATK and IMI teamed to produce
the XM242 fuses replacing the M223 fuses in existing M42/M46
grenades forming current DPICM ammunition. This fuse utilizes
dual activation mechanisms, by impact and pyrotechnic delay
ensuring self destruct after impact, therefore ensuring reliability
of over 99%. If failed, unexploded ordnance is self-neutralized
for maximum safety.
IMI has already produced over 80 million self destruct fuses
deployed with many NATO armies, but, unfortunately, not with
the Israeli forces which relied primarily on ammunition delivered
under the U.S. Asiistance package. According to Israeli sources
The IDF used cluster munitions of different types, mostly of
US origin, during the second Lebanon War. Only part of these
munitions was equipped with locally produced (IMI) self-destruct
fuses. Use of these advanced fuses could have contributed to
a "cleaner" battlefield after the end of the hostilities,
preventing the hazard to UNIFIL explosive ordnance teams, as
well as to civilian lives and properties currently experienced
in this area.
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