A new Ukrainian proximity fuze has been reported
The fuze is called Drop-2 (Ukr: Kрапля-2)
It is similar to the Johnnie series, however, features a RCWL-0516 microwave doppler proximity sensor instead of, or in addition to, the magnetic influence sensor
This doppler sensor allows remote detection of the movement of personnel and vehicles, removing the need for tripwires or operator-control minefield control devices
The Drop-2 has recently been deployed in a modified AO-2.5RT submunition and an OZM-72 anti-personnel mine, there are likely other instances
When fitted to the OZM-72, an NM series initiator was used to electrically-initiate the mine
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Munitions: Drop-2, Johnnie, AO-2.5RT, OZM-72, NM Initiator
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