First operational laser weapon set to safeguard US ships from menacing drones
Blowing stuff up at the speed of light.
Tag: military
Unmanned US plane lands after two-year secret mission
Its purpose still remains a mystery.
Sci-fi buffs everywhere, rejoyce! The UK military is developing laser weapons
The prototype should be delivered in 2019.
The US is rolling out superhuman hearing for its soldiers
Wearable tech could save the hearing of thousands of soldiers.
“Climate change is a security risk,” Pentagon report reads
On Wednesday, the Department of Defense issued a report in which it highlights the global security implications of climate change. ...
Military wants to use swarms of disposable “Cicada” drones: dropping flies behind enemy lines
A mini-drone that fits in the palm of your hand could give the military an upper hand on the battlefield ...
Mobile app lets soldiers order an airstrike via their android smartphone
Laura Major of Draper Laboratory holds an Android device with the airstrike app open. (Draper Laboratory) Yeah, I know - ...
Zapping lasers: German military 50 kW laser can shoot down mortar projectiles from 2km away
We're all familiar with laser weapons from SciFi movies and novels, but how far away is laser warfare from reality? ...
DARPA’s new threat detection system: one 120-megapixel camera + one supercomputer + one EEG strapped soldier
Boy, oh boy. Here's a run for your dollar - DARPA's latest ultimate threat detection system seems like it's stripped ...
The U.S. Air Force’s “Welcome to 2035… the Age of Suprise” [VIDEO]
In 1996, hundreds of US Air Force specialists, scientists and affiliates established an extensive study called Air Force 2025, in ...
Navy preps introduction of robot fireman
Once flames brake loose, the close confinements of ships or subs suddenly transform into a hellish scene, claiming the lives ...
New Pentagon Tech: sky drones that identify faces
I'd like to divert from a potential discussion which might build around the trillions of dollars spent on defense by ...
