What is SEBEX 2?

About SEBEX 2:

• SEBEX 2 is said to be among the most powerful non-nuclear explosives in the world.
• It utilizes a high-melting explosive (HMX) composition.
  • This formulation significantly enhances the lethality of warheads, aerial bombs, artillery shells and other munitions.
• It is 01 times more deadly than standard TNT (Trinitrotoluene).
  • Explosive performance is gauged by TNT equivalence, with higher values indicating greater lethality.
  • Currently, the most powerful conventional explosive used in India, specifically in the Brahmos warhead, has a TNT equivalence of about 1.50.
  • Most conventional warheads worldwide have a TNT equivalence ranging from 1.25 to 1.30
• SEBEX 2 was manufactured by Economic Explosives Limited (EEL), Nagpur, a subsidiary of Solar Industries, under the Make in India initiative.
• It has been evaluated, tested and certified by the Indian Navy under its Defence Export Promotion Scheme. 

Complementary Technologies:

• In addition to SEBEX 2, the Indian Navy has certified SITBEX 1, a thermobaric explosive known for its extended blast duration and intense heat generation.
  • This makes it highly effective in demolishing enemy bunkers, tunnels and fortified positions.
• SIMEX 4, an insensitive munition, has also received certification, emphasizing safety in storage, transport and operation.