Watch DARPA’s smart EXACTO bullets change path mid flight
WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF Bullets haven’t evolved in many years, but now DARPA’s smart bullets could turn everyone into a professional sniper. Interested in the future and want to experience even more?! eXplore More. DARPA’s self-steering bullet, which first appeared in 2015 as you can see in the video...
US researchers have found a safe way to 3D print explosives
WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF The ability to 3D print explosives is a turning point for the military and other industries that rely on explosives, but it also opens up a debate on the potential dangers of the uses of the technology. According to new research out of the...
The US Army wants biodegradable bullets that grow plants
WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF Every year armies around the world use millions of rounds of ammunition during training exercises but these can cause a trail of environmental devastation which takes generations to recover from, the US Army want to create a new legacy. Not only are bullets a...
