MU engineers developing military applications for smartphones
Tracking military targets? The University of Missouri's College of Engineering has an app for that.
Software
Nov 21, 2011
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News tagged with soldier
Joysticks transform US warfare in Afghanistan
In battle they take out Taliban fighters with joystick-controlled weapons, while back at base American soldiers hook up their Xboxes and kill their way through video games.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Oct 9, 2011
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Heavy metal hardens battle
The French may have had a better chance at the Battle of Agincourt had they not been weighed down by heavy body armour, say researchers.
Other
Jul 20, 2011
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Combating money woes: Study looking at financial resiliency of soldiers
(PhysOrg.com) -- Two Kansas State University researchers are crunching the numbers when it comes to the financial status of soldiers at Fort Riley.
Social Sciences
Apr 19, 2011
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U.S. investigating ways to conserve fuel in the field
The average U.S. soldier on a 72-hour patrol carries between 10 and 20 pounds of batteries.
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 4, 2011
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US Army gives soldiers a few tips on social media
The US Army issued soldiers a new handbook on social media this week, warning troops to think twice before divulging some information on Facebook or Twitter that could be exploited by adversaries.
Internet
Jan 21, 2011
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Autonomous vehicle to demonstrate portable battery charging for dismounted soldiers
Lockheed Martin’s Squad Mission Support System (SMSS) autonomous vehicle will demonstrate its rugged maneuverability while meeting Soldiers’ needs to recharge batteries in Portable Power Excursion (PPE) tests next ...
Engineering
Nov 2, 2010
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The real 'Iron Man' exoskeleton does the work of two to three soldiers (w/ Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new version of what some refer to as the "Iron Man" suit was unveiled Monday by Raytheon at the company's research facility in Salt Lake City.
The Growing Market for 'War Porn' -- What's Going On?
(PhysOrg.com) -- "War porn" -- videos viewed for entertainment that feature gruesome footage of dead American soldiers or the killing of soldiers and civilians in the Middle East wars -- are growing in numbers online, in ...
Social Sciences
May 17, 2010
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Army to test XM25 'smart' grenade launcher rifle (w/ Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- The US Army has recently announced plans to test the high-tech XM25 airburst grenade launcher this summer in Afghanistan, unleashing a weapon that veterans predict could be a game-changing advantage in the ...
