Strategic technologies for the military breaking new frontiers - Lele, Ajey (Sage Publications, 2009)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 194-200) and index
Section one. Platform technologies -- Near space technology : relevance in the evolving security environment -- Military robots -- Section two. Weapon technologies -- Speed of light weaponry : directed energy weapons -- Section three. Emerging and converging technologies -- Role of nanotechnology in defence -- Military applicability of biotechnology -- Cognitive technology and ambient intelligence -- Conclusion
This book provides a holistic view of the key technologies that are expected to revolutionise military affairs in the near future and change the nature of warfare tactics and the very concept of the 'battlefield'. It addresses five key technologies--near-space technology, robotics, directed energy weapons, nanotechnology and biotechnology--and explains why they are being considered for military applicability worldwide. It highlights how they would contribute to the future warfare tactics and defence mechanisms of various countries. In addition, it also discusses the possible military utility of