Samyang Chemical Industry Successfully Develops 'Infrared Shielding Smoke Grenade'

[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter]An equipment that generates smoke grenades used to obstruct the enemy's line of sight in emergencies has been developed with 100% domestically produced technology.

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration announced on the 14th that it succeeded in developing the 'Infrared Obscuring Smoke Grenade' about five years after starting the project in December 2015.

The infrared obscuring smoke grenade is equipment that, when detonated on the battlefield in emergencies, generates smoke that blocks the enemy's naked-eye observation and infrared detection. Existing smoke grenades did not have infrared detection capabilities.

The equipment consists of ground and surface smoke grenades and can be carried individually or loaded onto vehicles, armored vehicles, boats, etc. It is also characterized by using a low-toxicity smoke agent that is friendly to humans and the environment. It is explained that this protects soldiers' health, prevents civilian damage, and minimizes damage to the natural ecosystem. Additionally, 31 domestic small and medium-sized partner companies participated in this development, achieving 100% localization of parts.

Compared to the Floating Smoke Pot operated by the U.S. military, it is not inferior in performance and is also inexpensive, so it is expected to secure export competitiveness.

A Defense Acquisition Program Administration official said, "When operationalized, it will interfere with the enemy's naked-eye and infrared sensor observation and block enemy aimed fire during missions, enhancing the military's operational capability," and added, "We will strive to export it through cooperation with development companies in the future."

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