We may have seen it all before in science-fiction films. But the bionic warrior is in fact a vision of real-life warfare in the 21st century. U.S. defence chiefs hope to have their troops kitted out in the outlandish combat gear as soon as 2020.
Included in the Pentagon's Future Warrior Concept are a powerful exoskeleton, a self-camouflaging outer layer that adapts to changing environments and a helmet which translates a soldier's voice into any foreign language.
The future soldier will also benefit from 'intelligent' armour, which remains light and flexible until it senses an approaching bullet, then tenses to become bulletproof. As I've asked before, any bets on whether or not this technology will be withheld from the Citizen Militia? Or will the only authorized "civilian"
The future soldier will also benefit from 'intelligent' armour, which remains light and flexible until it senses an approaching bullet, then tenses to become bulletproof. As I've asked before, any bets on whether or not this technology will be withheld from the Citizen Militia? Or will the only authorized "civilian"
The future soldier will also benefit from 'intelligent' armour, which remains light and flexible until it senses an approaching bullet, then tenses to become bulletproof. As I've asked before, any bets on whether or not this technology will be withheld from the Citizen Militia? Or will the only authorized "civilian" applications be for dynamic entry SWAT teams?
[Via John Schaefer]
[Via John Schaefer]