New U.S. Bomb Disposal System Can Destroy Explosives from 300 Meters Away

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Published on 06/03/2025 at 22:51

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The United States Air Force has partnered with Parsons Corporation to develop a new directed energy explosive elimination system. The system, named Zeus 4, will be integrated into the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), a light vehicle used for military operations.

The technology employs artificial intelligence (AI) and high-energy lasers to neutralize unexploded ordnance at a distance of up to 300 meters. The goal is to increase efficiency in Denied Area Recovery by Ordnance (RADBO), one of the strategic priorities of the Air Force.

High-Energy System Zeus 4

The Zeus 4 is capable of eliminating more than 50 different types of unexploded munitions. These include metal and plastic mines, mortars, artillery shells, and general-purpose bombs. The AI-assisted targeting allows the system to quickly identify and eliminate threats.

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Mobility and Efficiency

The choice of the JLTV for the new system is based on the need for an agile alternative to larger vehicles used in explosive ordnance disposal operations.

Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, for example, are robust and effective, but their mobility is reduced in certain terrains and combat situations.

The Zeus 4 system on the JLTV will allow continuous operations without the need for ammunition reloads, as it utilizes directed energy. According to Parsons, this will reduce costs and increase the operational readiness of the Air Force.

The company also highlights that the system features an intuitive interface, requiring less training time for the operators.

Development of Explosive Neutralization Systems

Innovation in the field of explosive neutralization has been a priority for armies around the world. Last month, the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense tested the use of robotic dogs for explosive removal. The Spot model from Boston Dynamics was used to fire disruptors at explosive devices.

The evolution of technology suggests that in the future, armies will combine the use of agile vehicles, robotics, and artificial intelligence to improve the safety and efficiency of explosive threat removal operations.

With information from Interesting Engineering.

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