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Abstract

Provided herein are mass focusing shaped charges and related methods useful for disrupting targets in either underwater or on land. The mass focusing shaped charges comprise an explosives shell having an explosives shell surface, wherein at least a portion is curved and defines an inner volume configured to contain an inner volume of fluid or a metal liner. A distal body is comprising a SMART material is positioned between the inner volume of fluid and a to-be-disrupted target. A conformable layer of explosives conforms to at least a portion of a surface of the explosives shell, the conformable layer of explosives configured for explosive initiation by a detonator. Upon explosive initiation the inner volume of fluid or metal liner is forcefully ejected to form a fluid or metal jet in a direction through the distal body and toward the target.

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