Simmel Difesa leading position amongst the European
companies in the defence sector is ensured through
extensive R&D programmes and investments.
Currently Simmel Difesa is carrying out research and
development activities in the field of “insensitive
explosives” for ammunitions, rockets and missiles
warheads, capable of satisfying the most recent requirements
for safety in terms of handling and use.
Furthermore, the R&D programmes are oriented towards
new generations proximity fuzes for
naval ammunition: for higher protection against ECM
and sea clutter, better detonating point
and maximised system lethality. Finally in terms of
missiles warheads and SaD (safe and arm),
Simmel Difesa is also participating to several international
development consortia including
ASTER, IRIS, POLIPHEM programmes.