Delivery system for a warhead with an orientation device for neutralizing mines

A method for neutralizing a mine, comprising the steps of:

• (a) providing a system for delivering a warhead to a target region, comprising:
• i. a fragmentation warhead;
• ii. a throwing system arranged to throw the fragmentation warhead to a detonation point, having a controllable energy output to achieve a preselectable starting speed;
• iii. an orientation device disposed on the fragmentation warhead to correct deviation of a flight path of the fragmentation warhead before reaching the detonation point;
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• iv. a laser illuminator arranged to activate the orientation device, if deviation is present in the flight path of the fragmentation warhead;
• (b) illuminating a target with the laser illuminator, wherein the target includes a mine;
• (c) throwing the fragmentation warhead at said preselectable starting speed toward said target;
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• (d) activating the orientation device, if a deviation is present in the flight path.

A system for delivering a warhead to a target region, comprising:

• (a) a fragmentation warhead;
• (b) a throwing system arranged to throw the fragmentation warhead to a detonation point, having a controllable energy output to achieve a preselectable starting speed, wherein the throwing system comprises:
• i. a spring throwing system, having one or more springs, and one or more electric motors arranged to tension the springs and control the energy of the springs to achieve the preselectable starting speed;
• ii. a receptacle operably connected to the one or more springs and configured to contain the fragmentation warhead;
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• iii. a roller guide arranged to slidably receive the receptacle;
• (c) an orientation device disposed on the fragmentation warhead to correct deviation of a flight path of the fragmentation warhead before reaching the detonation point;
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• (d) a laser illuminator arranged to activate the orientation device, if deviation is present in the flight path of the fragmentation warhead.