Defense Technology Monitor No. 46
Neutral particle beam gets neutered;
New crystals advance laser weapons;
Pearl protection;
PRC sonic weapon can scatter protestors;
AI helps identify special operators
Neutral particle beam gets neutered;
New crystals advance laser weapons;
Pearl protection;
PRC sonic weapon can scatter protestors;
AI helps identify special operators
SpaceX develops key to hypersonic weapon tracking;
A new cyber weapon: Acoustic attacks;
Making navy ships more lethal;
Nanotech helps address"shrinkage";
New lasers to protect army infantry
Russian hypersonic weapons face material shortage;
Army embraces VR training;
Body armor on demand;
AI helps to ID small UAVs;
Dragonflies inspire missile defense
Israeli bombs get smarter;
The Marines get a new laser...;
...while the Air Force takes aim at UAVs;
Next up: Russian genetically enhanced babies?;
Laser biometric identifier helps target terrorists
This publication provides a brief overview of the challenge posed by hypersonic weapons, a discussion of how adversarial nations plan to incorporate hypersonic weapons into their military arsenals, an outline the U.S. offensive and defense capabilities, and policy recommendations.