Explotrain

What Explotrain does

Explotrain, LLC is a Fort Walton Beach, Florida-based designer and manufacturer of non-pyrotechnic blast simulators and realistic IED training aids, founded in 1999 and operating as a private LLC with 1–10 employees. Its core technology is the patented PULSE shockwave platform, which uses compressed air or CO2 (100–150 PSI) and propane-oxygen combustion to produce tunable blast effects (90–162 dB peak) without fragmentation, enabling indoor and rapid-repeat training. The product line spans large-format pneumatic simulators (XP-870, XP-357, X-PANDR), propane-oxygen units (X-05, X-OHW, X-OMG), a weatherproof machine gun simulator (X-CAL), the Explodrone SUAV-threat simulator, and a deep catalog of concealed IED replicas (briefcases, pressure cookers, ordnance, vests, drones), all controlled through an RF ecosystem (X-MIT, X-LRT, X-CAP, X-ACT tablet, key fobs) and integrated with the FuzeXR/X-WIIFE Android applications.

Explotrain sells primarily to U.S. and allied military EOD and C-IED units, federal and local law enforcement SWAT and bomb squads, and first-responder training organizations, generating revenue through hardware sales of simulators, IED training aids, and transmitters, plus professional services via its New Equipment Training (NET) offering. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales anchored on GSA Advantage with NSN catalog numbers, direct government contract vehicles, and channel partnerships (notably Inert Products since 2016), supported by an active presence at defense training conferences (I/ITSEC, SOFIC, Global EOD Conference, ADS Warrior Expo). The company is 100% U.S.-manufactured, holds DOD 60559.9-STD and AFMAN 91-201 compliance on multiple products, and was recognized on the Inc. 5000 in 2017. Following 25 years in battlefield effects, Explotrain is extending its scope through 2025 partnerships with A. U. Fire (drone-attack simulation), NeuroSmart (physiological stress recording), and Tact Results (Training as a Service) to position itself as an integrated live-combat training resource rather than a hardware-only vendor.

Name

Explotrain

Legal name

Explotrain, LLC

Website

https://explotrain.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Explotrain, LLC is a Fort Walton Beach, Florida-based manufacturer of patented non-pyrotechnic blast simulators, realistic IED training aids, and the Explodrone SUAV simulator, serving U.S. and allied military EOD units, law enforcement, and first responders via GSA Advantage and direct government contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Training Simulation Equipment

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994), Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing (332993)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Modeling, Simulation, Digital Twins & Mission Rehearsal Systems (IMABAOAL)

Keywords

• Blast simulation technology
• IED training aids
• Battlefield effects equipment
• Military training simulators
• Explosive ordnance disposal

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Walton Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Battlefield Effects Simulators: Sale of proprietary pneumatic and CO2-based blast simulators, machine gun simulators, and battlefield effects products. Products include XP-870, X-05, X-OMG, X-CAL and related accessories. Sold through GSA Advantage, direct government contracts, and contract vehicles.
2. IED Training Aids: Sale of inert functional training devices (IFIEDs) that simulate various IED configurations including pressure cookers, briefcases, shipping tubes, ordnance-based devices, and victim-operated mechanisms.
3. Transmitters and Control Systems: Sale of remote control systems including X-MIT, X-LRT, X-CAP, X-ACT tablets and receivers for triggering and controlling simulators during training exercises.
4. Training as a Service: New Equipment Training (NET) services to enable users to maximize training effectiveness with purchased products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Explotrain designs, manufactures, and sells patented non-pyrotechnic pneumatic and CO2-based battlefield effects blast simulators, a comprehensive library of inert functional IED training aids (briefcases, pressure cookers, vests, ordnance, drones), and wireless control systems (X-ACT tablet, transmitters, receivers) that enable realistic explosive and IED training for U.S. and allied military, EOD, and law enforcement units without pyrotechnics or fragmentation hazards.

Product overview

Explotrain provides a comprehensive portfolio of IED training aids, battlefield effects simulators, and explosive effects training solutions for military, law enforcement, and EOD training. The product line centers on patented pneumatic and propane-oxygen blast simulators (XP-870, X-05, X-OHW, X-OMG, XP-357, X-PANDR, X-CAL) that produce realistic explosive effects without pyrotechnics. These are controlled through an ecosystem of wireless transmitters and receivers (X-MIT, X-LRT, X-CAP, X-ACT tablet app, key fob remotes, X-LRRB). The IED Training Aids category includes realistic concealed devices (briefcases, lunchboxes, pressure cookers, pipe bombs, rockets, ordnance, mines, vests, backpacks) mimicking real-world threats from OIF/OEF theaters. The company has expanded through partnerships with Inert Products for aerial munitions and developed the Explodrone system for drone-based IED simulation. All products are 100% made in America with full warranty coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ExploDrone: Drone-based IED simulation and training system for Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (SUAV) threats
• X-WIIFE
• X-CAL
• X-ACT
• FuzeXR
• PULSE

Products and services

• XP-870 Large Pneumatic Battlefield Effects Blast Simulator A large pneumatic shockwave IED simulator producing a tuned 116dB shockwave and loud blast effect using compressed air or CO2 at 100-150 PSI without fragmentation hazard. Fully submersible and remotely controllable via key fob. For EOD and military training.
• X-05 Mid-Sized Battlefield Effects Blast Simulator Mid-sized propane-oxygen IED simulator providing adjustable 100-125+dB blast (160dB peak) for training troops, firing up to 60 shots/min with optional remote control up to 800m. Approximately 10 cents per shot operating cost. DOD 60559.9-STD and AFMAN 91-201 compliant.
• X-OHW Harvey Wallbanger Battlefield Effects Blast Simulator Smallest propane-oxygen blast simulator producing 90-120+dB adjustable sound blast for indoor use by attaching to building exteriors.
• X-OMG Extra-Large Battlefield Effects Blast Simulator Largest simulator delivering 100-130+dB adjustable blast (162dB peak) for training mounted troops in armored vehicles and simulating VBIEDs or large roadside bombs. Approximately 25 cents per shot.
• X-CAL Battlefield Effects Machine Gun Simulator Weatherproof machine gun simulator supporting M2A1, M107, AK47, M240B, M4, and M16 platforms. Fires 5-10 shots per second using Cold Fire technology with 800m remote capability and marine-grade option.
• XP-357 Small Pneumatic Blast Simulator Compact pneumatic shockwave device producing 110dB blast effect, designed for concealment under workbenches, vehicle seats, or inside simulated IEDs with key fob remote control.
• X-PANDR Pneumatic Battlefield Effects Simulator Multi-output IED/EOD/SWAT simulator monitoring up to eight training devices with integrated 15,000 lumen LED flash, 90dB buzzer, and XP-357 pneumatic simulator. DOD 60559.9 STD and AFMAN 91-201 compliant.
• X-ACT Active Control Tablet Android-based battlefield effects control system managing up to 16 simulators with arm/disarm/fire controls, 400m line-of-sight operation, real-time parameter adjustments, and integrated troubleshooting wizard.
• X-MIT Multiple Input Transmitter Rugged wireless transmitter operating at 915MHz with 200m to 400+m range, controlling up to four X-O units with push-button operation, color-coded LEDs, and water-resistant housing.
• X-LRT Long Range Transmitter Long-range transmitter providing 800+m control range for up to ten X-O units as part of Explotrain's remote control ecosystem.
• X-CAP Blasting Cap Transmitter Blasting cap transmitter indistinguishable from real commercial blasting caps in size, diameter, and appearance. Operates at 433MHz with up to 50m LOS range and 8 selectable channels.
• X-LRRB Long Range Receiver Box Receiver compatible with X-MIT, X-LRT, and X-ACT for operating XP Series Pneumatic Simulators at extended ranges.
• Key Fob Remote Control Remote control for XP Series Pneumatic Blast Simulators with 100-150 feet operating range, including 8 AA batteries.
• Explodrone Training and Simulation System First and only drone-based IED simulation system for training against SUAV and drone-delivered IED threats. Viper and Osprey class drones integrated with simulated IED functionality.
• CO2 Simulator Series Line of CO2-based battlefield effects simulators expanding Explotrain's product portfolio.
• EOD Training Kit Bundled offering containing multiple Explotrain products designed for EOD units, combining the company's best products used by EOD Units.
• New Equipment Training (NET) Service Training as a Service enabling users to maximize training effectiveness with Explotrain battlefield effects simulators, including classroom instruction from basic explosive theories to advanced VBIED tactics.
• False Bottom Cooler IED Training Device Command and time-operated IED disguised as a cooler with false bottom and multiple triggering options for versatile training scenarios.
• Command Operated Cardboard Box IED Training Device Command-operated IED concealed in a cardboard box using PMR to arm and fire, with no outward indications of containing an explosive device.
• Trojan Briefcase IED Training Device Versatile training briefcase with victim, time, and command operation options supporting trembler, photocell, micro switch, and magnetic reed switch configurations.
• Metal Lunchbox IED Training Device Victim and/or time-operated IED disguised as a metal lunchbox with optional WIFI capability for wireless monitoring via the X-WIIFE app.
• Project Box IED Training Device Victim-operated incendiary device designed for scenarios targeting property damage without harm to specific individuals.
• Victim Operated Newspaper IED Training Device Harmless-appearing victim-operated device designed to target specific or random individuals with no indication of being destructive.
• Limpet IED Training Device Magnetically attached time-delay limpet device for simulating underwater or metallic surface-attached explosive devices.
• Explosive Backpack IED Training Device Victim-operated backpack IED designed to be worn comfortably with no visual indicators of containing explosive materials.
• Hostage Explosive Vest IED Training Device Multi-mode explosive vest supporting victim, time, or command operation for hostage scenario training with maximum configuration flexibility.
• Suicide Explosive Vest IED Training Device Command, time, or victim-operated explosive vest for various training scenarios with configurable triggering options.
• Trojan Steel Pipe Bomb IED Training Device Victim-operated pipe bomb with burnt time fuse appearance simulating a failed-to-function device.
• Tool Box IED Training Device Victim and time-operated large tool box extortion device modeled after the 1980 Harvey's Casino device, weighing 80lbs.
• Fire Extinguisher IED Training Device Time-operated IED disguised as a fire extinguisher with no outward indications of alterations.
• Pressure Cooker OEF IED Training Device Victim-operated pressure cooker IED with authentic Afghanistan pressure cooker design filled with simulated ammonium nitrate-aluminum homemade explosives.
• CONUS Pressure Cooker IED Training Device Command and/or time-operated pressure cooker IED modeled after devices used in the United States, filled with simulated ammonium nitrate and aluminum explosives.
• Collar Bomb IED Training Device Multi-switch anti-tamper time collar bomb for hostage scenarios incorporating multiple initiators, switches, and main charges for increased difficulty.
• PVC Improvised Mine IED Training Device No metallic signature victim-operated PVC anti-personnel improvised mine.
• OIF PVC Pipe IED Training Device Victim and time-operated PVC pipe IED as commonly found during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
• Key Lock Box IED Training Device Victim, command, and/or time-operated IED disguised in a key lock box with no outward tampering indications.
• Improvised Military Anti-Personnel Mine Replica PMN-1 mine with functioning training circuit providing instantaneous feedback when trigger is violated, plus command option.
• Shipping Tube IED Training Device Loop switch victim-operated shipping tube IED.
• Photocell Shipping Tube IED Training Device Victim-operated photocell shipping tube IED that appears harmless with no outward indications until triggered.
• Direct Focused Fragmentation Charge IED Training Device Direct focused fragmentation charge with PMR featuring realistic weight and appearance paired with command trigger for enhanced training realism.
• Snap Back Pressure Plate with PMR Command-armed and fired pressure plate with PMR circuit allowing arming to target specific vehicles, including programmable complex circuit for step-counting triggering.
• No-Metal-Signature Palm Oil Container IED Yellow palm oil container IED with 0% metallic signature, victim-operated with noxious odor emission when trigger is violated.
• Trojan 107mm Rocket IED Training Device Command and victim-operated IED concealed in 107mm rocket shell, looking and feeling as real as live ordnance, weighing 40lbs.
• 107mm Rocket with Launcher IED Training Device Time-operated 107mm rocket with launcher IED that looks and feels as real as live ordnance, weighing 40lbs.
• Trojan YPOC IED Training Device with Cell Phone Multi-mode Yellow Palm Oil Container IED supporting victim, time, or command operation via cell phone for maximum training flexibility.
• 105mm Trojan IED Training Device Command-operated IED concealed in 105mm artillery shell with realistic appearance and weight of 30lbs.
• 105mm Ordnance IED Training Device Victim-operated pressure plate IED with 105mm artillery shell as main charge, weighing 30lbs and resembling ordnance found in OIF and OEF theaters.
• Traffic Safety Barrel IED Training Device Command-operated traffic safety barrel IED with shape charges concealed inside, weighing 59lbs.
• Shipping Crate IED Training Device Time-operated shipping crate IED for destructive scenarios requiring time-critical response, suggesting warehouse or carrier facility destruction.
• Trojan Computer Tower IED Training Device Fully functional computer that becomes a unique training device when armed, looking real because it is real.
• Envelope IED Training Device Victim-operated bubble mailer envelope IED.
• Mechanical Newspaper IED Training Device Mechanical time delay newspaper IED disguised as a harmless newspaper.
• Photocell Project Box with WIFI APP Designed exclusively for use with the X-WIIFE tablet-based training application, featuring command and victim-operated switches with wireless monitoring.
• X-ML-8 Small Pressure Release Trigger Device Inert Russian X-ML-8 pressure-release anti-lift firing device for booby-trapping landmines, firing a signal when an object over 250g is lifted 6-10mm above the device.
• X-CAP Receiver Kit Kit containing two X-CAP transmitters, one receiver, and charger, providing ability to remotely trigger any X-O unit using the control box.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rapid repeat firings possible without reloading - simply refill and re-fire in seconds
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Inert ProductscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2016Strategic partnership effective November 1, 2016. Inert Products began offering Explotrain Battlefield Effects products, enhancing their training equipment portfolio. The collaboration combines Explotrain's effect simulators and systems with Inert Products' extensive line of IEDs and functional training devices for comprehensive training solutions.
• A. U. FirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to expand battlefield effects capabilities beyond traditional IED training to include drone-based attack simulation and advanced threat replication.
• NeuroSmartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership enabling physiological stress recording and analysis capabilities integrated with battlefield training scenarios for enhanced psychological training.
• Tact ResultscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting the expansion of training capabilities and services, contributing to the 'Training as a Service' offerings for complete live combat training resources.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: Defense technology company with training, communications, and electronic systems for military customers. Comparable buyer base and overlapping training-and-simulation adjacencies.
• Cubic Corporation: Major defense contractor with a Mission Solutions segment delivering live, virtual, and constructive military training systems. Operates broadly across defense training markets where Explotrain competes as a niche live-effects specialist.
• CAE: Global leader in simulation and training for defense and security markets, including live-virtual-constructive platforms. Overlaps with Explotrain in defense training realism but serves as a much broader incumbent.
• SAIC: Large defense integrator offering training, simulation, and counter-IED solutions across multiple service branches. Competes indirectly for defense training and C-IED budgets that Explotrain targets.
• General Dynamics Mission Systems: Defense prime delivering C5ISR, electronic warfare, and training systems to U.S. and allied militaries. Represents the type of broader incumbent that could bundle live training aids into larger prime contracts.
• Northrop Grumman: Major defense prime with significant training/simulation and counter-IED portfolios across multiple service branches. Overlaps with Explotrain's defense customer base and training realism use cases at the enterprise level.

Direct peers

• Inert Products: Manufacturer of inert IED training devices (pressure cookers, pipe bombs, vests, ordnance-based replicas) for military and law enforcement. Direct overlap with Explotrain's IED Training Aids line and an existing strategic distribution partner, making it both a competitor and channel.
• Tactical Electronics: Designs and manufactures EOD training equipment including reconnaissance robots, X-ray systems, and training aids. Comparable customer base (military EOD, SWAT) and overlapping product categories in EOD training realism.
• Allen Vanguard: Supplier of counter-IED equipment and training solutions for defense and security forces, including electronic countermeasures and training aids. Directly comparable in the C-IED / EOD training equipment niche.
• ICOR Technology: Manufactures EOD and bomb-disposal robots, disruptors, and X-ray systems for military and law enforcement. Sells into the same EOD/SWAT buyer base and competes for the same training realism budgets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Explotrain
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• Facebookfacebook.com/explotrain
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/604378
• Instagraminstagram.com/explotrain

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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