In order to solve the problems such as many service processes,lower safety coefficient and poor mobile ability in dangerous explosives disposal by exploding,improve the disposal effect and satisfy the demands of dangerous explosives disposal in complex environments,research developments of laser application on dangerous explosives disposal in domestic and overseas counties were introduced,the characteristics of laser disposals for unexploded ordnance,improvised explosive device,mines and scrap ammunition were also analyzed.Several theory points and engineering difficulties of explosives disposal by laser are discussed,and the development trend is pointed out.