October 29, 2003

Weapons, Combat and the Movies

zombyboy reports on an article about some new and improved military technology, in particular some advanced missile defense stuff which is pretty cool.

I've been a big fan of this kind of stuff since reading space opera stuff as a 5/6th grader.

I also know that this type of technology gives you an advantage for a time. Then some other technique is used to counter. Oh, and then your opponents have it so your cruise missiles aren't effective any longer.

But it is fun to think about and I suppose we ought to be somewhat prepared if the SETI team runs across some real bad folk.

Also, very interesting is the right angle gun right angle gun a little further down the article. This could dramatically change the dynamics of individual combat especially in urban settings but also for the poor dude who used to have to be the one to stick his head over the rock to see if anyone was there. Also, apply to urban police ineractions.

Think of all the future tv/movie scenes that will change with the introduction of this weapon.

My question is....now that I see it ...what took so long?

Posted by Steve on October 29, 2003
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