Munition breakdown, evaluation trials & demilitarisation

disassembly, analysis and disposal

Munition breakdown & explosive analysis
Munition breakdown & explosive analysis
Munition breakdown & explosive analysis

Comprehensive Munition Analysis

From planning, to execution and results

We use our extensive knowledge of explosive ordnance to:

- Conduct full or partial breakdown of munitions, capturing imagery, technical details and producing a breakdown guide

- Evaluate capabilities and components through explosive or inert trials

- Investigate potential failure mechanisms, including environmental and long term effects

- Plan and conduct conventional and specialist munition disposal, with a focus on risk mitigation, training, sustainable practices, and adherence to national and international standards, policies and regulations

From Blueprint to Breakdown

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.

Peru: Complex Munition Disposal
Peru: Complex Munition Disposal
Colombia: Investigating the Effects of Ageing on Improvised Landmines

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.