Abstract: A ring (9) serves to support a case (1) during pressing of a charge (4) of a warhead. On the side, ring (9) is arranged around the case (1), against which a pressing force is exerted. The inside diameter (d) of ring (9) is smaller than the outside diameter (D) of the case at permanent deformation of the case during pressing without ring (9).

Abstract: A warhead for a device such as a missile, includes a plurality of explosive ody or explosive charge assemblies arranged one behind the other in an axial direction and each assembly comprises a plurality of adjacent circumferentially arranged portions or segments which are arranged around one or more gas producing ejection cartridges. The warhead includes an outer casing or jacket which has a plurality of longitudinally extending breaking means, which are distributed around the circumference preferably to overlie the boundary lines between two adjacent charge portions of each assembly. The gas producing ejection cartridges are ignited by ignition means, for example, such as a time igniter in the head or nose of the warhead.