Previously, we had talked about fascinating historical inventions you thought were modern. Well, this time around we decided to take the 'warfare' angle, and showcase how some historical weapon designs were for all-intents-and-purposes hi-tech in nature. So, without further ado, let us take a gander at ten such advanced weapon systems from history that were surely…
For those who are not aware, Man at Arms is an enterprising group of blacksmiths and forgers, whose job is to recreate weapons, often from video games, movies, TV series and other avenues of popular culture, upon fans’ requests. Originally started as a YouTube show aired by the AWEme channel, back in 2012, the franchise…
We have already been witness laser-based weaponry in the forms of land-based HEL MD and navy-equipped LaWS. Well, this time around Lockheed Martin has demonstrated their state-of-the-art laser system christened as ATHENA (Advanced Test High Energy Asset). The boisterous exhibition entailed a full fledged field test that aptly showed how the powerful laser could blaze…
Back in CES 2013, the Precision-Guided Firearm series (dubbed as the Linux Gun) created by TrackingPoint, had many eyes rolled and brows raised, with its ‘powertrain’ of a laser rangefinder and on-board computer. When translated to a real-time scenario, the sniper rifle was touted to have the capacity to gauge variables, like the wind condition and…