In view of the current complex security challenges, the work aims to comprehensively discuss the development trend of a new generation of anti-riot kinetic energy bombs, so as to provide efficient and safe technical support for the field of non-lethal weapons. The development process of anti-riot kinetic energy bombs was systematically reviewed, and the case and mechanism of compound projectiles were analyzed to reveal the key breakthrough in the safety and effectiveness of the new generation of anti-riot kinetic energy bombs. It was found that the gradual energy release technology was the core feature of the new generation of anti-riot kinetic energy bombs. The technology could achieve energy dissipation through the structural deformation of bombs during impact, which could not only reduce the damage, but also maintain the efficient impact effect. In addition, the material innovation, the application of intelligent technology and the integration of multiple non-lethal effects became an important development trend of a new generation of anti-riot kinetic energy bombs. This study not only provides theoretical support for the research and development of a new generation of anti-riot kinetic energy bombs, but also will continue to promote the intrinsically safe design of kinetic energy bombs, and provide strong technical support for maintaining social stability and violence control and rejection tasks.