The present disclosure is an explosive matrix assembly that has a first single detonating cord formed into a first grid, and the first grid has a first plurality of detonating cord portions lying in a first plane and a second plurality of detonating cord portions lying in a second plane and the first plurality of detonating cord portions perpendicularly overlay the second plurality of detonating portions. Additionally, the matrix assembly has a second single detonating cord formed into a second grid, and the second grid has a third plurality of detonating cord portions lying in a third plane and a fourth plurality of detonating cord portions lying in a fourth plane and the third plurality of detonating cord portions perpendicularly overlay the fourth plurality of detonating portions. Further, the matrix assembly has a third single detonating cord formed into a third grid, and the third grid has a fifth plurality of detonating cord portions lying in a fifth plane and a sixth plurality of detonating cord portions lying in a sixth plane and the fifth plurality of detonating cord portions perpendicularly overlay the sixth plurality of detonating portions. The matrix assembly also has a first fastener coupling the first grid perpendicular to the second grid, a second fastener coupling the first grid perpendicular to the third grid, and a third fastener coupling the second grid perpendicular to the third grid thereby forming a partial cube.

The present disclosure is an explosive matrix assembly that has a first single detonating cord formed into a first grid, and the first grid has a first plurality of detonating cord portions lying in a first plane and a second plurality of detonating cord portions lying in a second plane and the first plurality of detonating cord portions perpendicularly overlay the second plurality of detonating portions. Additionally, the matrix assembly has a second single detonating cord formed into a second grid, and the second grid has a third plurality of detonating cord portions lying in a third plane and a fourth plurality of detonating cord portions lying in a fourth plane and the third plurality of detonating cord portions perpendicularly overlay the fourth plurality of detonating portions. Further, the matrix assembly has a third single detonating cord formed into a third grid, and the third grid has a fifth plurality of detonating cord portions lying in a fifth plane and a sixth plurality of detonating cord portions lying in a sixth plane and the fifth plurality of detonating cord portions perpendicularly overlay the sixth plurality of detonating portions. The matrix assembly also has a first fastener coupling the first grid perpendicular to the second grid, a second fastener coupling the first grid perpendicular to the third grid, and a third fastener coupling the second grid perpendicular to the third grid thereby forming a partial cube.

A mine clearing device configured to be propelled into an area and detonated after landing has a detonating cord and a plurality of explosive blocks along the detonating cord. Each of the plurality of explosive blocks is configured such that, upon landing, a majority of the explosive material is between a ground and a horizontal plane of the detonating cord.

A mine clearing device configured to be propelled into an area and detonated after landing has a detonating cord and a plurality of explosive blocks along the detonating cord. Each of the plurality of explosive blocks is configured such that, upon landing, a majority of the explosive material is between a ground and a horizontal plane of the detonating cord.

Provided is a blast-free alternative tool for breaching operations for the intended purpose of cutting metal, including rebar, steel cables, I-beams, thin walled containers, welding doors, and the like. The apparatus includes a flexible and cuttable tube containing metal oxide/metal (thermite) mixture, capable of being formed around a target material and of NONEL ignition. The apparatus can be used to cut, weld, or ignite target material. Protective caps are included with provisions to insert shock tube or time fuse to transmit ignition to first fire mix. A fire proof or flame retardant flexible outerwrap with adhesive (such as hydrogel) or malleable retention wires covers the cutting ribbon for heat and slag retention. In the preferred embodiment, the apparatus is issued/manufactured in rolls or precut lengths.

A mine clearing device configured to be propelled into an area and detonated after landing has a detonating cord and a plurality of explosive blocks along the detonating cord. Each of the plurality of explosive blocks is configured such that, upon landing, a majority of the explosive material is between a ground and a horizontal plane of the detonating cord.

A mine clearing device configured to be propelled into an area and detonated after landing has a detonating cord and a plurality of explosive blocks along the detonating cord. Each of the plurality of explosive blocks is configured such that, upon landing, a majority of the explosive material is between a ground and a horizontal plane of the detonating cord.