In this article, the characteristics of femtosecond laser pulses and the interaction mechanism between them and materials are described, and the characteristics and advantages of femtosecond laser micromachining of energetic materials are discussed. The technology and development of the femtosecond laser machining of energetic materials are reviewed. The experimental and theoretical research of femtosecond laser machining of energetic materials and the corresponding research scheme and key techniques for further development are discussed.