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Proprietary Energetic Technologies
Next-generation energetic formulations developed in-house by CIE Defense — engineered for predictable performance, material integrity, and precision energetic utility.
02.3
Overview
CIE Defense has developed two proprietary next-generation energetic formulations that represent a significant advancement in demolition and breaching technology. HEX™ and ADX-E™ are purpose-engineered formulations developed through CIE Defense's in-house energetics RDT&E program, designed from first principles to address the performance, stability, and workability requirements of modern tactical and demolition applications.
Both formulations reflect a development philosophy centered on predictable behavior, mechanical integrity, and precision energetic utility. CIE Defense's proprietary energetic technologies are available for law enforcement, military, and government procurement programs. Detailed technical specifications, availability, and procurement requirements are discussed directly with qualified agencies. Contact CIE Defense to initiate a program inquiry.
HEX™ — High Energy eXplosive
HEX™ is a high-performance demolition explosive engineered as a next-generation energetic formulation optimized for controlled demolition, breaching, and advanced energetic integration. HEX™ utilizes a chemically inert binder system designed to prioritize formulation stability, controlled energy release, and long-term material consistency — while retaining high detonation performance. Engineered for predictable behavior, mechanical integrity, and precision energetic utility rather than legacy explosive replication.
ADX-E™ — Advanced Demolition eXplosive, Enhanced
ADX-E™ is the enhanced formulation within the ADX family — a modern, next-generation plastic explosive engineered as a distinct class of demolition-grade energetic materials. ADX-E™ utilizes a refined energetic matrix incorporating nitrocellulose as the explosive binder, delivering both structural cohesion and energetic contribution to the overall detonation profile. The enhanced formulation is 20% softer and more workable than the original ADX blend — improving ease of shaping, surface conformity, and precision placement while maintaining predictable, repeatable performance for tactical and R&D applications.