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IM Policies and Regulations

Official References (source : NATO / MSIAC)

Since the first editions of NATO STANAG* 4439 and AOP** 39 published in 1995 for ratification (1998), industrialized countries are gradually adopting IM Requirements or an IM Policy.

NATO STANAG 4439 – AOP 39 [AOP-39 EDD V1 E]ratified by member nations in 2018

Test procedures follow the same process.

Fast Heating Test Procedures

Bullet Impact Test Procedures

Slow Heating Test Procedures

More about NATO / MSIAC

* STANAG = NATO STANDARDIZATION AGREEMENT
STANAG 4439 = Policy for introduction and assessment of Insensitive Munitions (MURAT)

** AOP = ALLIED ORDNANCE PUBLICATION
AOP 39 = Guidance on the Assessment and development of Insensitive Munitions (MURAT)

Official Insensitive Munitions Policies:

IM Policies have been issued by the national authorities in:

Draft Insensitive Munitions Policies:

The national authorities are considering issuing IM Policies in:

Insensitive Munitions Statement in munitions safety policy documents:

Insensitive Munitions are recommended in various documents in: