Over the years, the U.S. military has amassed a rather enviable stockpile of arms, including some of the world’s most powerful and lethal weapons. Take, for instance, the Laser Weapon System (or LaWS). Developed as part of a $40 million project, this badass laser gun can obliterate enemy drones several miles away within seconds. More…
Back in 2015, we wrote a lengthy article on some of the most futuristic weapon technologies trialed by the US military. One of the entries, the Laser Weapon System (or LaWS), is actually a more badass version of a laser gun that can blast, and obliterate, enemy drones within seconds. Since its deployment on board…
Scientists have once again turned to nature for inspiration; this time to create a synthetic version of hagfish slime as a way of stopping shark attacks as well as missiles. Currently being developed for the US Navy, this amazing substance is incredibly tough and expandable, just like its natural counterpart. Speaking about the project, Ryan…
Our general notion about UAVs takes a back seat when it comes to Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout - one of US Navy's advanced unmanned helicopters. A successor to its smaller brethren - the MQ-8B, which has already seen action in Afghanistan; the MQ-8C is based upon the boisterous air-frame of a Bell 407 helicopter.…
US Navy has already tested their swarming robot boats that can assume attack formations in an autonomous manner. However, this time around, the military has adopted a more inconspicuous scope in the form of the Silent Nemo (yes, that's the original code name). This project in question entails a 5-ft long robotic spy fish supported…
Earlier this month, we talked about how BAE Systems are utilizing VR tech to build advanced warships for the Royal Navy. As it turns out, the firm is also looking forth to develop and improve electromagnetic railgun technology for the US military. As a matter of fact, there are two folds to this development scope,…
The very term 'laser cannon' might bring up reveries of futuristic space battles with multifariously 'vivacious' ammunition. But the fact is - the US Navy has already debuted its advanced laser cannon technology aboard the amphibious transport ship of USS Ponce. Christened simply as the Laser Weapon System (LaWS), this $40 million prototype mechanism is…
The above scene may seem like a routine patrolling exercise held in some large water body. But on closer inspection, you can actually make out that there are no people on any of those marine crafts. Well, there is a perfect explanation for the apparent trick - this was an exercise supervised by the U.S.…