Nanotechnology's promise for global defense industry

Think of a futuristic war scenario where soldiers are firing smart weapons from the confines of their command centres.

Weapons that are capable of intercepting and destroying virtually all enemy attack weapons and yet, they are fired from unmanned vehicles thereby minimising all possibilities of human casualties.

This is the promise that nanotechnology has in store for the global defence industry, which is pumping billions of dollars in nanotechnology research, examining how nanoscience can improve defence capabilities.

Potential benefits of nanotechnology in the defence industry include stronger, lighter and less-expensive materials and enhanced protection for military personnel.

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