Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA),
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2009.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 online resource (209 pages) :
Other Physical Details
illustrations
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 194-200) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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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.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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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.
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
Strategic technologies for the military.
International Standard Book Number
9788132102410
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Military art and science-- Technological innovations.
Military planning.
Strategic planning.
Strategy.
HISTORY-- Military-- Other.
Military art and science-- Technological innovations.