8 'unimaginable' military technologies but real American

In the escalating tension in many global hotspots, the United States has decided to spend about $ 80 billion on military research and development for the purpose of creating new weapons, armor and pages. related, up 5% from last year. Even in 2017, this number is expected to be much higher.

The increase in demand for weapons has led defense and laboratory contractors at universities, even small tech startups to start nurturing big ambitions. The goal is to create new inventions that defeat old technologies, and discover many breakthrough products in the field of science and security.

Some types of specialized weapons in the air, some underwater, on the ground and some for use in outer space. All of these inventions show the improvement, curiosity and commitment of the best engineers and scientists in the world. In this article, let's take a look at the 8 most advanced technologies currently co-operated by companies and laboratories with the Defense Research High Level Agency ( DARPA - Defense Advanced Research). Projects Agency - an effective arm in the development of weapons and science approved by the US Department of Defense .

1. Bullets self-target

Targeted self-propelled bullets can change trajectories very quickly

Targeted self-propelled bullets are 50mm sized bullets equipped with small sensors that can change their trajectory quickly after being fired into the air . The presence of this high-tech bullet helps snipers to hit the moving target very easily.

Although they have not confirmed the specific prices of these bullets, they are certainly much cheaper than the currently used missiles - the type of weapon that is sometimes accurate not sure. Currently, DARPA is still in the process of coordinating with military contractor Teledyne Technologies and ammunition manufacturer Orbital ATK to implement the EXACTO project, however, the organization refuses to reveal the routes of these bullets. How will it change?

2. Unmanned submarine hunters

ACTUV submarine hunters

Recently, DARPA also revealed that this April will launch an official Anti-Submarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel , or ACTUV for short. The hull is 40 meters long and weighs 140 tons. It is expected that the ship will be launched at Portland, State (Oregon) USA on April 7 this year.

ACTUV has the ability to hide in deep sea and penetrate into the territorial waters of another area without being detected. This machine is equipped with two short and long range sonar machines to navigate and detect the position of the submarine. Once ACTUV is officially launched, it may become a nightmare for many future submarines.

3. Laser cannon

Laser weapon system equipped for trucks

Laser cannon - a weapon that only appears in science fiction is about to be present in the real world. The US Navy is conducting a test of the Laser Weapon System (LaWS), which is located on the roof of the USS Ponce destroyer in the Persian Gulf region and intends to deploy larger-sized weapons for the ships. move to foreign waters to protect them against threats such as small attack ships or unmanned aircraft.

Meanwhile, on land, Boeing and the US Army are also working on a project called HELMD (short for High-Energy Laser Mobile Demonstrator ) that aims to create an installed laser weapon system. On trucks are capable of destroying threats like mortars and drones. In addition, Lockheed Martin is gradually improving the new laser weapon system, called Advanced Test High Energy Asset ( ATHENA ), capable of burning through the engine bay in seconds from more than 1.6 km away.

In general, laser weapons have a very prominent advantage that they can shoot continuously with a fairly low input power source compared to other weapons. However, a weak point is undeniable because of the rapid loss of energy, so the range of laser weapons is relatively limited.

4. Aircraft carrier (Aircraft Carrier)

Aircraft carriers are extremely large in size and volume

TERN (Tactically Exploited Reconnaissance Node) is one of America's plans to assert hegemony over the sea in order to convert all small warships into ships that can deploy aircraft. In it, the name USS Nimitz is considered one of the largest aircraft carrier in the world by the US Navy.

USS Nimitz powered by nuclear power from two reactors, there are about 5,000 crews, accommodating 90 aircraft (including jets and helicopters) and the ability to launch four planes in just 1 minutes (each launcher takes 25 seconds). This aircraft carrier serves as both a warship, a support ship, as well as a floating mobile military base, which can go to almost any sea, enabling the military to deploy force to everywhere in the world.

USS Nimitz is the most massive sized warships in the world, as high as a 20-story building, about the same height as the 77-story US Chrysler Building (almost 333 meters) and heavy. more than 91,000 tons when fully equipped (aircraft, bombs, ammunition, missiles .).

5. Plasma shields

Plasma shields to protect vehicles from the explosion

You probably remember a scene from the movie "Star Wars" when an army is protected by an energy arch and the explosions are stopped as soon as they come into contact with this defense. .

Recently Boeing has submitted a model of a system that can protect combat vehicles from the risk of being affected by explosion fragments, known as "methods and systems to dampen pulse waves. excited by electric arch arches " , also known as plasma shields . Specifically, this system is capable of detecting shock waves of explosions in close proximity and activating an ionized air zone, ie creating a plasma field between the explosion and the medium.

6. Camouflage shirt against infrared light

The idea of ​​camouflage shirt is inspired by squid

The squid species has the ability to change the color and texture of the skin so that it blends with the background, avoiding predators. Based on this, scientists at the University of California have used a protein called reflectin (found in squid of squid that has the ability to change the reflected wavelength and disturb the observation systems) to fabricate films with optical activity like squid and 100,000 times thinner than hair fibers.

7. Super stealth bomber

Super stealth bombers can be "immune" to radar

The new B-21 stealth aircraft is similar in appearance to B-2 because it was originally designed based on the standard that allows the use of existing technology. However, the B-21 has superior features compared to super-B-2 aircraft such as super-stealth capabilities, not only avoiding the radar system but also being able to change colors according to the surroundings, such as changing to green if flying during the day, white if being covered by clouds and black when flying in the night sky. In addition, the B-21 also possesses an extremely accurate bomb positioning analysis system , making it extremely capable of destruction.

8. Weapons melting satellites

Super weapons can melt enemy satellites

The US Department of Defense is currently developing a specific type of satellite capable of hunting and destroying enemy satellites by focusing on reflecting sunlight into the target it is targeting. In about a week, high heat will cause the target's processing and control system to be confused and damaged gradually. After that, the satellite will no longer move in the right direction and fall from orbit. When colliding with the stratosphere of the atmosphere, the satellite will be burned and exploded without leaving any trace.

Currently, this idea is being developed by Northrop Grumman and Raytheon under DARPA's investment. It is expected that the trial will be implemented in 2018 and officially launched in 2021.