Munition breakdowns and trials

In-depth analysis and documentation

Comprehensive Munition Analysis

From Blueprint to Breakdown

We use our extensive knowledge of explosive ordnance to undertake full breakdowns or explosive trials of munitions for our clients.

Comprehensive reporting

Our detailed reports, document almost every aspect known about the appearance, characteristics, and function of a munition. Images and labelled diagrams of key components are included wherever possible, and high-resolution imagery is captured throughout exploitation procedures.

Comprehensive reporting

Our detailed reports, document almost every aspect known about the appearance, characteristics, and function of a munition. Images and labelled diagrams of key components are included wherever possible, and high-resolution imagery is captured throughout exploitation procedures.

Comprehensive reporting

Our detailed reports, document almost every aspect known about the appearance, characteristics, and function of a munition. Images and labelled diagrams of key components are included wherever possible, and high-resolution imagery is captured throughout exploitation procedures.

Vast reference library

To support our physical investigations, we draw on our vast reference library of original documents to give additional insight into each munition. These typically include patents, sales brochures, user manuals and imagery from OS media.

Vast reference library

To support our physical investigations, we draw on our vast reference library of original documents to give additional insight into each munition. These typically include patents, sales brochures, user manuals and imagery from OS media.

Vast reference library

To support our physical investigations, we draw on our vast reference library of original documents to give additional insight into each munition. These typically include patents, sales brochures, user manuals and imagery from OS media.

ISO certified operations

All work is managed according to ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 45001 (Health and Safety), to ensure rigorous planning, full compliance and accountability.

ISO certified operations

All work is managed according to ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 45001 (Health and Safety), to ensure rigorous planning, full compliance and accountability.

ISO certified operations

All work is managed according to ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 45001 (Health and Safety), to ensure rigorous planning, full compliance and accountability.

Case Studies

Below are examples of munition breakdown work undertaken by Fenix Insight.

Peru: Complex Munition Disposal

We worked with NPA and the Peruvian Air Force (FAP) to develop safe and suitable demilitarisation processes for the FAPs stock of air delivered cluster munitions, Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) and Surface to Air Missiles (SAM). This included research and development of specialist procedures for several weapons systems followed by detailed training and monitoring of the process provided in country by Fenix Insight specialists. It also included a detailed study on the impact of ageing on these systems.

Colombia: Investigating the Effects of Ageing on Improvised Landmines

We worked with GICHD and Descontamina to increase understanding of the implications of ageing on the risks presented by improvised landmines and other ERW to affected populations and clearance operators.  Interventions included enhancements to data collection, reporting and analysis systems, as well as practical field tests and trials of energetic compositions found in improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Colombia.