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 Ed. 3 ratified by the member nations.

AOP 39 Ed. 3 follows the same process.

* 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)

More about NATO / MSIAC

Official Insensitive Munitions Policies:

IM Policies have been issued by the national authorities in:

• FRANCE
• ITALY
• UNITED KINGDOM
• UNITED STATES

Draft Insensitive Munitions Policies:

The national authorities are considering issuing IM Policies in:

• AUSTRALIA
• CANADA
• DENMARK
• FINLAND
• THE NETHERLANDS
• NORWAY
• SWEDEN

Insensitive Munitions Statement in munitions safety policy documents:

Insensitive Munitions are recommended in various documents in:

• GERMANY