High-precision surrogates and inert hardware

for safer training and analysis

Leading the way in

realistic, safe, and cost-effective solutions for training, familiarisation, and procedural development

Drawing on our extensive collection from past and current conflicts, we offer safe, realistic, and cost-effective solutions that eliminate the risks and expenses associated with actual ordnance.

Fenix Insight hold one of the most comprehensive collections of munitions in the UK, with many hundreds of landmines, submunitions, projectiles and other ordnance from past and current conflicts.

We use this collection to develop surrogates (replicas) and sectioned hardware for training, research, and development. These are purchased by national defence departments and humanitarian mine clearance organisations to train explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) operators.

High precision & accuracy

Our surrogates have been rigorously tested by several leading universities to ensure they are of research-grade accuracy.

High precision & accuracy

Our surrogates have been rigorously tested by several leading universities to ensure they are of research-grade accuracy.

High precision & accuracy

Our surrogates have been rigorously tested by several leading universities to ensure they are of research-grade accuracy.

Customisable features

Surrogates are made to order to our clients’ individual requirements. Components can be machined to precise tolerances (within 0.02g).

Customisable features

Surrogates are made to order to our clients’ individual requirements. Components can be machined to precise tolerances (within 0.02g).

Customisable features

Surrogates are made to order to our clients’ individual requirements. Components can be machined to precise tolerances (within 0.02g).

Additional options

- Active Surrogates: for realistic training; - Generic Mine Targets: where particular mine characteristics are not required; - Training Fuzes: for technique practice where destruction of ‘real’ hardware is undesirable.

Additional options

- Active Surrogates: for realistic training; - Generic Mine Targets: where particular mine characteristics are not required; - Training Fuzes: for technique practice where destruction of ‘real’ hardware is undesirable.

Additional options

- Active Surrogates: for realistic training; - Generic Mine Targets: where particular mine characteristics are not required; - Training Fuzes: for technique practice where destruction of ‘real’ hardware is undesirable.

Inert (real) hardware

Fenix Insight can often make real inert items available for purchase or hire. Our stock changes frequently, so please contact us to check for current availability.

" The standard is exceptionally good. We placed the VS-50 next to a factory-inert replica […] and it matched extremely well. In fact because you have included the inert primer etc. and the inert explosive fill one could argue yours is in fact more accurate! The rubber components also go a long way to making them extremely accurate. "

Australian private contractor

Questions & Answers

Questions & Answers

Questions & Answers

Have more questions? Don't hesitate to contact us.

What are your surrogates made from?

What are your surrogates made from?

What are your surrogates made from?

Can your surrogates include an active mechanism?

Can your surrogates include an active mechanism?

Can your surrogates include an active mechanism?

What is the lead time for surrogate production?

What is the lead time for surrogate production?

What is the lead time for surrogate production?

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Contact us to discuss your specific project requirements.