humble3d Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 US military's top 10 weird gizmos and gadgets...$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$...As a laser weapon capable of shooting down enemy drones is developed by the US military, we look at other weird gizmos and gadgets soon to be rolled out by the US armyA laser weapon capable of shooting down enemy drones is being developed for the US military, defence department officials have announced, but it is not the only weapon in the military's plans for the future. Here are 10 other gadgets and weapons the US military is preparing to roll out.1. Transformer TX Real Off-RoadThe Transformer TX can be driven as a military ground vehicle then converted to fly as a helicopter and back again. These vehicles can be operated by humans or fly-drive by themselves. Due for delivery in 2015.Related Articles via the links below... George Clooney 'to run for Governor of California' 17 Jun 2014 Crystal meth lab found at retirement home in California 17 Jun 2014 USA victorious after 2-1 win over Ghana 17 Jun 2014 Dramatic twin tornado tears through US town 17 Jun 20142. Magpul Folding Machine-Gun-9Developed for the US Secret Service, the Folding Machine-Gun can be disguised as a laptop battery before being unfolded into a fully functioning weapon capable of emptying a 9mm 30-round clip. It fits into the back pocket of most civilian trousers. Still in prototype phase.3. Wildcat robotMoving uncannily like a live creature, the Wildcat can run at 16mph on flat surfaces, bounding and galloping like a real animal. It is designed to support combat troops on the ground and will eventually be able to run even more quickly over all types of terrain.4. Armatix Digital RevolverDigital handgun with an electronic safety which can automatically be disabled via a wristwatch. The watch can be configured to require fingerprint authorisation, which is then analysed through the device's internal database and becomes activated for a restricted time period or until it's manually deactivated.After registering the wireless signal sent from the watch, the revolver's LED light on the back flashes green (unlocked) or red (locked) to inform the user of the gun's initial setting.5. M32 Multiple Grenade LauncherAs well as firing 40mm grenades at a rate of 18 a minute, the M32 can shoot off rounds which float to the ground via a parachute and capture aerial video footage.6. Corner Shot 40mm Grenade LauncherWith a hinged frame that extends the barrel of this grenade launcher horizontally at a 60 degree angle, a digital camera on the barrel and video screen, the Corner Shot allows sharpshooters to fire around corners.Capable of firing 60mm rounds and tear gas, the grenade launcher has a target range of 150 metres.7. AH-64 Apache attack helicoptersNew technology just rolled out by the US military allows Apache helicopter pilots to see targeting and surveillance data in full, high-resolution colour, rather than black and white, giving them a huge advantage in spotting enemy positions.8. Navy's Google GlassThe Navy is developing technology similar to that employed for Google Glass which would allow superimposed computer-generated information to appear in front of a sailor’s eyes.9. Reliant Autonomous Underwater VehicleThe Reliant is a robot that operates underwater to protect Navy vessels and American waters from enemy mines. Capable of acting without human input, it recently set a record by successfully completing a 315-mile mission.10. Satellite traffic copsScientists are developing satellites which will work like traffic police to protect military drones and other airborne equipment.The Space-Based Telescopes for Actionable Refinement of Ephemeris (STARE) system is being designed in response to the more than 500,000 pieces of “space junk” thought to be orbiting the Earth.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/10905207/US-militarys-top-10-weird-gizmos-and-gadgets.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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