Projected IEDs can take various forms, but they typically consist of a projectile with a high-explosive payload, a propellant system, and a means of guiding or directing the projectile towards the intended target. Some projected IEDs may be launched using simple tools like slingshots or catapults, while others may employ more sophisticated mechanisms such as rockets, mortars, or drones.
The use of projected IEDs can pose significant risks and challenges to military and security forces, as they can cause damage, injury, and loss of life, both directly through explosions and indirectly by disrupting operations and causing fear among the population. Countering projected IEDs requires a multi-faceted approach that includes intelligence gathering, surveillance, detection systems, and measures to disrupt or neutralize the devices before they can be launched or reach their targets.