Earlier this summer, Israel made military history. Not with a missile, bomb or bullet — but with a beam of light. In a first for modern warfare, the Israel Defense Forces successfully intercepted ...
As a laser continues to fire in the exact same direction for an extended period, it heats up the air it passes through, which ultimately defocuses the laser beam. This isn’t a real issue when engaging ...
After earlier plans to take target practice on the Great Lakes with live ammunition met with public opposition, the U.S. Coast Guard is exploring a possible high-tech alternative. This week, Coast ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The United Kingdom is investing roughly $100 million in new directed ...
Science fiction movies tend to involve a lot of fighting. It's called "Star Wars," after all, not "Star Times of Peace and Harmony," and whether it's interplanetary warfare or alien invasions, you can ...
Do these sound like they go together: fishing boats putt-putting across the pristine waters of Lake Superior and machine guns spitting bullets at 600 rounds per minute? Give the U.S. Coast Guard a ...
If you look closely at the rear deck of the JS Asuka, you’ll spot something new. That innocent-looking dome looks like a GPS ...
Looking to push ahead in the scramble to develop laser weapons, Tucson-based Raytheon Missile Systems is developing a system to shoot down mortars and small missiles with bursts of laser light. And ...
Well, this didn’t take long. A drone manufacturer has put up for sale a remote control copter outfitted with four high-capacity paintball barrels, each capable of firing up to 20 bullets per second, ...