The future of warfare could be changed forever by the Sandia self-guided bullet. Sandia is a defense company that has developed a bullet that can lock onto a target using a laser designator. The bullet has fins and an on board control panel that guides the bullet toward its target.
The Sandia self-guided bullet can make an astounding 30 flight changes per second and is designed purposefully not to spin when shot. In field tests the self-guided bullet managed to strike within 8 inches of a laser designated target a full half mile away from the shooter. The Sandia self-guided bullet is still a prototype; the company is looking for partners to help bring the bullet to the market. With the future of warfare getting increasingly more intelligent it shouldn't be long before some country or company pounces on these bullets.
What's Driving This Trend
- Intelligent Weaponry
- The development of self-guided bullets opens up opportunities for intelligent weapons that can lock onto targets with precision.
- Advanced Laser Technology
- The use of laser designators to guide bullets towards targets demonstrates advancements in laser technology for military applications.
- Precision Warfare
- The ability of self-guided bullets to strike within inches of a designated target from a long distance highlights the potential for precision warfare.
Who This Affects Most
- Defense Manufacturing
- The defense manufacturing industry can explore partnerships with Sandia to further develop and commercialize self-guided bullet technology.
- Military Technology
- The military technology industry can leverage advancements in laser technology to enhance weapon precision and accuracy.
- National Security
- National security agencies can benefit from the development of intelligent weaponry and precision warfare capabilities to improve defense strategies.
