New Delhi: The Indian Navy has recently achieved a breakthrough by developing and approving a new explosive that is 2.01 times more lethal than standard TNT (Trinitrotoluene).
This high-performance explosive, created by Solar Industries, is now one of the most potent non-nuclear explosives globally.
The new explosive has undergone rigorous testing and certification by the Navy and has the potential to significantly enhance the destructive power of various military armaments without adding extra weight. It is also considered promising for export, as armed forces worldwide seek to enhance the effectiveness of their existing weapon systems.
Named SEBEX 2, this explosive has been evaluated, tested, and certified by the Indian Navy under its Defence Export Promotion Scheme. Officials have stated that the development of this explosive will elevate the potency and efficiency of weapons and ammunition.
The explosive’s performance is measured by its TNT equivalence, with higher values indicating greater lethality. The newly developed explosive is expected to improve the lethality of warheads significantly, including aerial bombs, artillery shells, and other munitions that rely on blast and fragmentation effects to damage targets. Additionally, Solar Industries is also working on another variant, which is anticipated to have explosive power graded at 2.3 times that of TNT and is expected to be ready within six months.
In addition to SEBEX 2, the Indian Navy has also certified the company’s first thermobaric explosive, known as SITBEX 1, and an insensitive munition called SIMEX 4. SITBEX 1 is designed for causing extensive battlefield damage in recent conflicts, while SIMEX 4 offers improved safety during storage, transport, and handling compared to standard explosives, making it suitable for critical applications such as torpedo warheads stored in submarines.
