An electronic initiation system for use with a firing panel may include an input connector, a plurality of electronic ignition circuits (EICs) operably coupled together in series, and an indicator operably coupled to an output of each EIC of the plurality of EICs. A first EIC of the plurality of EICs may be operably coupled to the input connector. The indicator is configured to generate an indication in response to an output of an EIC of the plurality of EICs satisfying a predetermined condition.

A system and method are provided for the destruction of electronically stored information and/or components that incorporated sensitive technology or that contain sensitive information upon the occurrence of one or more predetermined events. The system and method of the present invention is particularly suited for the safeguarding of electronically stored information and/or classified technology in systems deployed in an operational environment. The system and method of the present invention be incorporated into drones, full size aircraft, any type of vehicle, mines, missiles, torpedos, bombs, phones, cameras, robots, satellites or other spacecraft, computers, hard drives, thumb drives, switches, routers, bugs, brief cases, safes, and generally any device that utilizes components on which sensitive data is stored or components that utilize technology that should only be accessed by authorized personnel.

A system and method are provided for the destruction of electronically stored information and/or components that incorporated sensitive technology or that contain sensitive information upon the occurrence of one or more predetermined events. The system and method of the present invention is particularly suited for the safeguarding of electronically stored information and/or classified technology in systems deployed in an operational environment. The system and method of the present invention be incorporated into drones, full size aircraft, any type of vehicle, mines, missiles, torpedos, bombs, phones, cameras, robots, satellites or other spacecraft, computers, hard drives, thumb drives, switches, routers, bugs, brief cases, safes, and generally any device that utilizes components on which sensitive data is stored or components that utilize technology that should only be accessed by authorized personnel.

A wireless electronic detonator includes an energy source and functional modules. A first switching switch is provided between the energy source and the functional modules, making it possible to connect or not connect the energy source to the functional modules. A control module for controlling the first switching means includes a module for recovering radio energy configured to receive a radio signal from a control console, to recover the electric energy in the radio signal received, to generate an energy recovery signal (VRF) representative of the level of electric energy recovered, and to generate as output a control signal (VOUT) as a function of the recovered energy, the control signal controlling the first switch.

An article comprising an electronic safe-arm and fire (ESAF) device for a supercavitating cargo round (SCR) includes discrete electronics, a high-voltage capacitor, a high-voltage switch, and an exploding foil initiator. The discrete electronics includes digital-delay timer circuits, discrete logic circuits, accelerometers, and circuitry for enabling the high-voltage switch. In a method for implementing the safe and arm protocols, sensor readings from sensors on a weaponized UUV are obtained and, when certain conditions are achieved, remove inhibit signals are forwarded to a controller onboard the UUV. When such signals are received in a specified order, and within certain optional specified time delays, the controller arms the ESAF within the SCR. After the SCR fire and leaves the barrel on the UUV, the ESAF monitors certain acceleration/deceleration conditions unique to supercavitation, and applies same to determine whether to detonate the SCR's energetic payload.

A guiding kit for guiding a projectile to a target comprises a front part and a rear part. The front part and the rear part are rotatably connected to each other to enable relative rotation about a common central longitudinal axis of rotation. The front part comprises a front transceiver (T/X) unit that is disposed next to the rear end of the front part and coinciding with the longitudinal central axis of rotation and adapted to transmit signals towards the rear part. A rear transceiver unit is disposed against the front transceiver unit and adapted to communicate with front transceiver unit when the front part and the rear part are rotating with respect to each other.

A guiding kit for guiding a projectile to a target comprises a front part and a rear part. The front part and the rear part are rotatably connected to each other to enable relative rotation about a common central longitudinal axis of rotation. The front part comprises a front transceiver (T/X) unit that is disposed next to the rear end of the front part and coinciding with the longitudinal central axis of rotation and adapted to transmit signals towards the rear part. A rear transceiver unit is disposed against the front transceiver unit and adapted to communicate with front transceiver unit when the front part and the rear part are rotating with respect to each other.

An ejection launcher is an apparatus that effectively ejects a payload while maintaining a compact structure. The apparatus includes an elongated enclosure, a cover, a trigger mechanism, and a spring-loaded piston. The apparatus further includes a payload, such as a parachute. The elongated enclosure positions and connects the trigger mechanism with the spring-loaded piston. The elongated enclosure also houses the spring-loaded piston. The trigger mechanism releases the spring-loaded piston which forces the payload from within the elongated enclosure. The payload is a desired delivered item and is preferably a parachute. The trigger mechanism and the spring-loaded piston translates horizontal force into vertical force which releases the payload and reduces the release resistance. The trigger mechanism preferably utilizes and includes a servo motor with an output arm. The output arm pushes against a catch plate of the trigger mechanism and releases a catch pin of the spring-loaded piston.

An electronic ignition circuit for use with a fuse head may include a microcontroller; a firing capacitor operably coupled to the fuse head; a voltage measuring circuit operably coupled to the microcontroller and configured to measure a voltage across the firing capacitor; and a switch operably coupled to the microcontroller, the switch being provided in series with the fuse head and a ground. The microcontroller may be configured control the voltage measuring circuit to measure a first voltage across the firing capacitor; actuate the switch to discharge the firing capacitor across the fuse head in response to a firing signal; control the voltage measuring circuit to measure a second voltage across the firing capacitor; and output a shot detection signal based on the first voltage and the second voltage.

An electronic ignition circuit for use with a fuse head may include a microcontroller; a firing capacitor operably coupled to the fuse head; a voltage measuring circuit operably coupled to the microcontroller and configured to measure a voltage across the firing capacitor; and a switch operably coupled to the microcontroller, the switch being provided in series with the fuse head and a ground. The microcontroller may be configured control the voltage measuring circuit to measure a first voltage across the firing capacitor; actuate the switch to discharge the firing capacitor across the fuse head in response to a firing signal; control the voltage measuring circuit to measure a second voltage across the firing capacitor; and output a shot detection signal based on the first voltage and the second voltage.