SEBEX 2, this explosive has undergone evaluation, testing, and certification by the Navy under its Defence Export Promotion Scheme.
In a significant leap forward for the Indian Navy, a new explosive with 2.01 times the lethality of standard TNT has been successfully developed and certified, as reported by The Economic Times.
Developed by Solar Industries, this high-performance explosive is now counted among the world’s most powerful non-nuclear explosives. Following rigorous testing and certification by the Navy, the explosive promises to significantly boost the destructive capability of bombs, artillery shells, and warheads without increasing their weight.
The explosive, named SEBEX 2, has also shown strong export potential, meeting the global demand for enhanced lethality in military arsenals.
Economic Explosives Ltd, a subsidiary of Solar Industries, Nagpur, has developed three new explosive formulations
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Under the Defence Export Promotion Scheme, the Indian Navy completed final certifications for SEBEX 2 last week, affirming its potential to enhance the effectiveness of existing weaponry and ammunition, according to officials cited in the financial daily’s report.
SEBEX 2 is formulated using high-melting explosives (HMX), developed under the Make in India initiative by Economic Explosives Limited (EEL). It is expected to substantially improve the effectiveness of warheads, aerial bombs, artillery shells, and other munitions that rely on blast and fragmentation for target damage.
EEL is concurrently developing another variant expected to achieve 2.3 times the TNT equivalence, slated for completion within six months.
Additionally, the Navy has certified EEL’s first thermobaric explosive, SITBEX 1, known for its extended blast duration and intense heat, ideal for demolishing enemy bunkers and fortified positions in recent conflicts.
Another certified innovation, SIMEX 4, is an insensitive munition designed for safer storage, transport, and handling compared to traditional explosives. Its reduced risk of accidental ignition makes it particularly suitable for torpedo warheads aboard submarines and other safety-critical applications.
