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Laser guided military bullet that can changed direction after firing increases military ammunition potential

Military Laser Bullet Ammunition American soldiers have been using laser scopes for a long time, to make their shots more accurate. But what if the bullets themselves were steered by lasers, and able to turn on a dime? That’s the idea behind a new, $7.5 million Darpa initiative to be a “laser-guided bullet” recently unclassified. DARPA have justified plans to begin funding research into designing a laser guided bullet, the 7.5 million dollar initiative could see science fiction become a reality with bullets actually able to change trajectory in mid-flight. The hope with this technology is that the compact targeting systems embedded in the projectiles will enable,

Overmatching fire power and significantly improve first site effectiveness in engaging distant enemy forces.

firing bulletThe goal appears to be to “enable low-cost, high performance guided projectiles” that take advantage of “guidance and targeting systems.” While the idea of a laser-guided bullet conjures images of soldiers marching across fields, spraying ammo that never misses, the report mentions that the technology is intended to be used by Special Forces and Army Sniper Teams. So, boiled down, we’re talking a bullet that’s going to be fired at long range by a sniper and be able to adjust its trajectory mid-flight, as to have a better chance of hitting the target.

To make this possible researchers will have to design whole new guidance technologies, such as MEMS based thrusters and initial side thrusting technologies with sufficient authority to move projectiles in flight.
The bullet will need high stress tolerant electronics and new targeting systems robust to field operations under a variety of conditions.

The developments in fire power have continued to make warfare more precise, could laser guided-bullets be the next generation of ammunition?

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Mind Reading Device For Soldiers

Soldiers of the future will communicate using the power of the mind...

The Pentagon’s Defense Advance Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is currently developing technology that will allow the soldiers of the future to communicate via telepathic mind signals.

The aim is to “allow user-to-user communication on the battlefield without the use of vocalized speech through analysis of neural signals.”

The agency plan to invest $4 million of its budget for next year into the startup program called Silent Talk.

Before being vocalized, speech exists as word-specific neural signals in the brain. Researchers hope to develop a device able to detect these signals, analyze them, and transmit a translation to an intended interlocutor.

DARPA plan to use Electroencephalography (EEG) sensors to read the brainwaves, a technique also being tested in a project to develop mind-reading binoculars that alert soldiers to threats faster the conscious mind can process them.

The Silent Talk project has three major goals: First, try to map a person’s EEG patterns to his or her individual words; then, see if those patterns can be generalized — if everyone has similar patterns; last, “construct a fieldable pre-prototype that would decode the signal and transmit over a limited range.”

The military has been funding a handful of mind-tapping technologies recently, including last years project at the University of California to investigate the potential of computer-mediated telepathy.

It is thought that telepathy my provide advantages other than covert communication. Last year, the National Research Council and the Defense Intelligence Agency released a report suggesting that neuroscience might also be useful to “make the enemy obey our commands.”

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Lockheed Martin Exoskeleton HULC

Lockheed Martin's HULC exoskeleton offers more strength and endurance for soldiers on the battle field...

Defense contractor, Lockheed Martin, have developed an ’slip-on’ exoskeleton that enables soldiers to carry more weight for longer periods of time. Dubbed the Human Universal Load Carrier (HULC), the device helps a soldier carry up to 200 pounds at a top speed of 10 mph.

The heavy equipment that soldiers carry onto the battle field can induce extreme stress on the body and increase the risk of injury. Today, most soldiers carry around 130 pounds of equipment into combat. With the HULC, the soldiers are able to carry an additional 70 pounds without exerting extra energy. Doug Medcalf, Business Development Manager at Lockheed Martin said:

“The soldier has the feeling of maybe an extra five to 10 pounds,“

The company hopes the device will help wounded soldiers be evacuated easier. It would also enable retreating soldiers to carry their equipment with them, instead of letting it fall into the hands of the enemy.

The HULC comprises of hydraulic powered titanium legs, a foot pad with pressure sensors and a micro-computer. It runs on four lithium ion batteries which are nestled into the small of a soldier’s back.

The device straps around the the feet, thighs,waist and shoulders, and flexible design allows the solider to perform deep squats, crawls and upper-body lifting. Its modularity also allows for major components to be swapped out in the field. Lockheed admit that the HULC can impede certain movements however, but if a soldier comes under fire and needs more flexibility, the HULC can be removed in about 30 seconds.

Unlike previous exoskeletons, There are no external wires, joysticks or other control mechanisms. The sensors in the foot pads relay information to the micro processor, which then tells exoskeleton where the user wants to go. The computer’s artificial intelligence moves the hydraulic system to amplify and enhance that movement, improving the users ability strength and endurance.

The HULC’s load-carrying ability works even when power is not available however, its unique power-saving design allows the user to operate on battery power for extended missions.

Lockheed Martin plan to continue its research into advanced technology solutions for the Warfighter Future advancements in exoskeleton technologies will focus on specific user communities, shifting energy and performance requirements. The company are also exploring exoskeleton designs to support industrial and medical applications.

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Military Super Suit Exoskeleton

Military Super Suit Exoskeleton for Enhanced Strength and Power for Our Military Soldiers

It has always been a goal to improve our military strength and skill over our soldiers. DARPA has been at the fore-front of technology that is taking this to a new level. A robotic exoskeleton that would let GIs run faster, leap further and carry more is starting to materialize and become reality. A very practical and ambitious idea that is allowing many more options for our military.

According to DARPA, the exoskeletons will be delivered for Army testing in 2008. After 14 companies and universities initially (circa 2001) came up with different designs, they have selected the firm that will build the beast: Sarcos of Salt Lake City in Utah, US.

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Sarcos has come up with a system that uses just one engine instead of lots of them. The engine, and a tank containing a 24-hour supply of fuel, will be slung ‘beneath your rear end’ says Main. The engine (a turbine, two-stroke or four stroke - they haven’t decided yet) will then drive hydraulic fluid via high pressure lines to servo valves on each joint, amplifying the force used to move each limb when the wearer’s motion is sensed.

“It makes you feel really, really strong. You get the sensation that you have a lot of strength. I sort of felt like The Hulk and I’m a skinny guy. I wore a 100-pound weight on my back and it felt I was carrying nothing like that amount,”

In 2006, Engineers in Japan were perfecting a wearable power suit that amplifies human strength to help lift hospital patients or heavy objects. It was driven by portable batteries, micro air pumps and small body sensors that pick up even the slightest muscle twitch. Lead by project researcher Hirokazu Noborisaka, the Stand-Alone Wearable Power Assist Suit was designed to help nursing home workers lift patients of up to 180 pounds while cutting the amount of strength required in half.

However, that suit needed to be more flexible for easier movement and protective cover that shrouds the suit’s sensitive or sharp areas.