The US Army has approved the XM204 terrain-shaping munition for deployment in Europe after it successfully completed a rigorous series of tests. The weapon, an advanced anti-vehicle system with standoff and top-attack capabilities, was evaluated at the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona before moving into low-rate production in Oklahoma.
Testing was overseen by the Army’s Project Manager Close Contact Systems, which confirmed the XM204’s performance, reliability, and integrated safety features. Developed through a partnership between the US Army and Textron Systems, the XM204 is designed to give soldiers a more flexible and responsive battlefield tool.
The system offers quick deployment and easy relocation, allowing it to be used as a standalone weapon or in coordination with other terrain-shaping assets. Delivered from a launcher, the XM204 deploys multiple submunitions, each equipped with sensors to identify enemy vehicles and engage them with explosively formed penetrators (EFPs).
Importantly, the system can be recovered and repositioned when not armed, giving troops greater control over how it is employed. Added features include tamper-resistant protections, armed/safe indicators, and self-destruct timers to ensure safe handling and prevent misuse.
