Abstract: Method and device for mixing and initiating a pyrotechnic charge, comprising at least one coherent porous fuel structure (16) and at least one oxidizer (8). According to the invention, the coherent porous fuel structure (16) and the oxidizer (8) are placed apart in a mixing device (1, 20) to prevent unintentional ignition, and in which the oxidizer (8), in response to the action of a force upon the mixing device (1, 20), for example upon firing of an artillery shell, is transported into the coherent porous fuel structure (16), after which the obtained pyrotechnic charge is initiated after a set time delay.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a presentation device for presenting information about the angle to a target to a wearer (2) by means of a display (1) worn by the wearer tracking movement of the wearer's head, the wearer's head movements being detected and the angle of the wearer's head relative to a target being indicated on the display. According to the invention, movements of the wearer's (2) head are detected independently of the target, the position of the wearer is determined locally, the position of the target is designated and the display is controlled on the basis of local information about the wearer's head movement, the wearer's position and the position designated as the target in order to indicate the angle of the wearer's head relative to the target.

Abstract: A method for firing explosive-filled, fragmentation shells (1) that disperse fragments on the pre-programmed detonation of their own explosive (7) so as to reduce the risk of accidental injury to unprotected personnel and damage to materiel, which at the moment of firing are undeservedly situated between the firing weapon and the target is provided. Also provided are shells (1) produced or modified according to the method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a shell (1) for achieving variable firing range and effect when firing from a launcher, which shell (1) contains a firing charge (10), a rocket motor charge (6) with gas outlet (8), a rocket motor nozzle (9) and an active part (5). According to the invention, this is achieved by virtue of the fact that the shell (1) also contains a release mechanism (15) for releasing the rocket motor nozzle (9) from the rocket motor charge (6) after a time delay determined with regard to firing range and effect, and that the rocket motor charge (6) comprises a propellant which is detonable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shell (1) arranged with extensible wings (3) having improved guidance characteristics during the gliding and final phase of the shell (1). The invention is characterized in that the extensible wings (3), via threaded wing fixtures (8), are movably arranged on rotatable axial guide shafts (6) on the shell body (2) for separate or simultaneous displacement of the wings (3) in the longitudinal direction A of the shell (1), for guidance of the shell (1) in the vertical and lateral directions during the trajectory phase of the shell, and in that the wings (3) are also rotatably arranged on radial guide shafts for controlling the angle of incidence of the wings (3) during the final phase of the shell (1).

Abstract: This invention, as a unit, is a training adjustable combination sight, primarily intended to be mounted on a vehicle of smaller vessel for close-in defense of these against air and ground attacks. In its entirety, aside from the required sight sensors (16-18) situated in an intentionally elevatable sensor housing (4), the combination sight entails a weapon (8) that is controlled by the sensors. The sight sensors (16-18) included in the combination sight can also be utilized for fire control of exterior weapons located elsewhere as well as for gathering purely surveillance data.

Abstract: Method and device for mixing and initiating a pyrotechnic charge, comprising at least one coherent porous fuel structure (16) and at least one oxidizer (8). According to the invention, the coherent porous fuel structure (16) and the oxidizer (8) are placed apart in a mixing device (1, 20) to prevent unintentional ignition, and in which the oxidizer (8), in response to the action of a force upon the mixing device (1, 20), for example upon firing of an artillery shell, is transported into the coherent porous fuel structure (16), after which the obtained pyrotechnic charge is initiated after a set time delay.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of with a projectile (1) comprising a reactive charge (4), combating an explosive-charged weapon unit (7), preferably an enemy shell, so that undesirable harmful effects on the environment are reduced, wherein the projectile (1) is configured to penetrate the surface (8) of the weapon unit (7) upon impact so that a passage (9) is opened into the explosive (10) of the weapon unit (7), through which passage (9) the reactive charge (4), under the influence of the kinetic energy of the projectile (1), is transferred to the explosive (10) of the weapon unit (7). The method can be deemed to be characterized in that the reactive charge (4), upon contact with the explosive (10) of the weapon unit (7), reacts and starts a hypergolic reaction with the explosive (10). The invention also relates to a projectile (1) for the said method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic charge magazine (1) for storage and handling of propellent powder charges of the modular charges and/or powder bag charges type, also termed increment charges (4), for projectiles, for example shells, which are arranged in a fireable manner, together with the increment charges (4), in an artillery gun, preferably of the vehicle-mounted artillery gun type, wherein the charge magazine (1) comprises a plurality of charge containers (5, 5?, 5?) arranged in a drivable revolving track, which charge containers (5, 5?, 5?) are arranged to assume feed-in and feed-out positions (2, 11) for the feed-in and feed-out of at least one increment charge (4) to and from the charge containers (5, 5?, 5?).

Abstract: Pyrotechnic priming charge (1) intended to be used preferably for starting up one or more ignition chains, comprising a coherent porous fuel structure (2) and at least one oxidizer (4). According to the invention, the primer also comprises a moisture inhibitor (5) applied to the surface of the primer with a view to increasing the safety of the primer and reducing the risk of unintentional ignition due to breakdown of the oxidizer under the influence of ambient moisture and temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to a warhead comprising a first and a second part, the parts being arranged relative to one another along a longitudinal axis, the first part comprising a first explosive section, a casing, and a plurality of projectiles enclosed in the casing. The second part comprises an element designed to control the working of the warhead as a function of a control signal. The fact that the functioning of the warhead can be controlled means that the warhead can defeat a plurality of different targets, which makes the warhead versatile.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for generation of microwaves comprising a coaxial virtual cathode oscillator (1) with an outer cylindrical tube forming a cathode (2) and connected to a transmission line (8) for feeding the cathode (2) with voltage pulses, and an inner cylindrical tube, at least partially transparent for electrons, forming an anode (3) and connected to a transmission device (8) for outputting microwave radiation generated by the formation of a virtual cathode (4) inside an area enclosed by the anode. Through the introduction of a centre conductor (5) arranged to coincide with the centre axle (19) for the cathode's (2) outer cylindrical tube and in electrical connection with the tube a device for generation of microwaves is obtained having improved energy efficiency and better broadband performance.

Abstract: A method for configuration management of a fleet of deployed equipment units, each unit being provided with an on-board data processing module and a data storage module in a local service platform system being communicatively coupled to a central service platform system, comprising the steps of: generating, in a local service platform system associated with an equipment unit, condition based operational status data; generating in said local service platform system operational data comprising said condition based operational status data; generating by means of a local configuration manager software a definition of the configuration of components; storing said configuration definition in said local service platform system; communicating the configuration definition to said central service platform system; and analyzing configuration definitions for said fleet of equipment units dependent on said operational data generated in the local platform system of the respective equipment units and communicated to the cen

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for increasing the range of shells (1, 8, 13) charged with an explosive substance and other types of shell, which function as carriers of the one or other type of active payload. The method according to the invention thus provides an opportunity for increasing the range of fire of most types of artillery piece by increasing the muzzle velocity and the gliding flight capability of shells or projectiles fired from them, but without the need to increase the energy content in the propellant charges utilized for firing the shells or the projectiles concerned. The novelty proposed in accordance with the invention instead represents a radical modification to the design of the shell (1, 8, 13) utilized in conjunction therewith. The invention also relates to a shell charged with an explosive substance or provided with some other active payload which has been given a long range.

Abstract: A service platform method in a central service platform system for enabling readiness and sustainability services for a fleet of deployed and fielded equipment units, comprising the steps of: receiving condition based operational status data dependent on equipment operational status data and dependent on predetermined relations between said equipment status data and predetermined weighting parameters from an on-board local service platform associated with an equipment unit; storing a representation of said condition based operational status data in a status log in the central service platform system.

Abstract: A method for supporting maintenance on a fleet of deployed equipment units each provided with an on-board data processing module and a data storage module, comprising: Providing and maintaining a database of repeatedly determined condition based operational status data of said equipment unit; Providing a set of predetermined maintenance tasks; Providing maintenance condition rules for determining maintenance need status, Determining repeatedly maintenance need status dependent on a selection of said condition based operational status data and said maintenance condition rules; Selecting repeatedly a maintenance task from said set of predetermined maintenance tasks list dependent on said maintenance need; Determining repeatedly a collection of current maintenance tasks for a maintenance schedule, and Generating a maintenance schedule comprising operator directives for said current maintenance tasks.

Abstract: A service platform method and system for enabling readiness and sustainability services for a fleet of deployed and fielded equipment units, comprising generating condition based operational status data dependent on equipment status data and dependent on predetermined relations between said equipment status data and predetermined weighting parameters; providing said condition based operational status data for use by on-board functions and central functions. The service platform enables a support system for condition base maintenance of a fleet of equipment.

Abstract: A service platform method in a local service platform system for enabling readiness and sustainability services for a deployed and fielded equipment unit, comprising the steps of: generating condition based operational status data dependent on equipment operational status data and dependent on predetermined relations between said equipment status data and predetermined weighting parameters; storing a representation of said condition based operational status data in a status log in the local service platform system; providing said condition based operational status data for use by on-board functions.

Abstract: The invention is characterized in that the a explosive part (1) comprises two initiation devices (7) arranged on each end face (5) with connections to an inner explosive charge (2), the two initiation devices (7) being arranged for optional initiation of the inner explosive charge (2), with or without an ignition delay. At, and in that the diameter di of the inner explosive charge (2), the thicknesses ti, ty of the two insulating layers (8, 9) and thickness is of air gap (10) are chosen such that energy from two colliding detonation fronts along the common centre axis A-A is required in order for the initiation to lead to detonation of the outer explosive charge (3). The invention also relates to a method for the above.

Abstract: The present invention proposes a novel method for producing powder charges with a high charge density consisting of a granulated powder lying loosely in the charge. In accordance with the invention, the powder is vacuum-packed in airtight pouches made of a combustible and preferably flexible packaging material.