New Technology in Modern Warfare

MODERN WARFARE: New Military Technology

The most significant change in warfare in the last hundred years is the development of the military technology.

Here are some examples of what new technology is to come, such as:

Meshworms:

One of the tiniest robots in development -- about the size of a fingertip -- the Meshworm moves and acts like a small earthworm. It propels itself inch by inch, using artificial muscles that mimic the way an earthworm moves, by stretching one part of itself forward, then pulling the rest of its body along behind it.

The Meshworm can move silently into the tiniest places to report back data, such as temperatures inside a confined space. It can also record audio and maybe even video in future versions. Made entirely of synthetic fibrous material, it's nearly indestructible. You can step on it or hit it with a hammer and it will keep going because the fibers are not damaged by impact.

Flybot

This tiny robotic fly will be sent on reconnaissance missions in areas too dangerous for soldiers, including places contaminated by chemical or biological weapons. It weighs less than a pin and can be remotely controlled in flight. The Flybot engineers say it could also be used to find hidden chemical bombs.

Super Drone

The current generation of drones has already revolutionized warfare. Now imagine an unmanned ultra-high speed aerial surveillance drone that can reach speeds of 4,000 miles-per-hour and fly at altitudes of up to 100,000 feet with intercontinental range. Such a plane is currently in development. The drone, alternately known as Aurora and SR 72, is expected to debut sometime after 2020.

Robot Mules

The robot will carry gear, such as heavy backpacks that can slow down ground forces. The four-legged "mule" easily negotiates rocks and divots in the road and field. It is intended to follow a military unit of soldiers autonomously, catching up with the unit on field forays with supplies, including food and ammunition. Refinements have made the robot surprisingly quiet, an important characteristic on a secret mission. Future versions of the pack mule will be able to interpret verbal and visual commands.

These are just a few examples of the great possibilities our scientists and engineers around the world are creating to help develop the way warfare is handled. Looking back at the facilities in World War One to the facilities we have now, technology has changed the way we live entirely.

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Want to see what other projects the military are working on? Click these links below!

http://www.businessinsider.com/darpa-military-projects-that-will-change-your-life-2012-7#excalibur-is-an-operational-laser-gun-1

http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/archive/2011/November/Pages/10TechnologiestheUSMilitaryWillNeedFortheNextWar.aspx

Please feel free to leave some comments below on your opinions about these new technological products or if you know about any other technological products being made and used in Modern Warfare.