Australian-made firing system, Metal Storm, uses a computer controlled electronic ignition system to achieve its unprecedented hellish rate of fire. Enemy forces on the receiving end of this level of ordinance would be overwhelmed. The Redback is a robotic system featuring 40mm cannons using Metal Storm's firing system.
Implications - The four-barrel weapon was delivered to the Naval Surface Warfare Center to be tested and could be used in the military. Although the dark-black machine doesn't look enormous, it sure is mighty. The CEO of Metal Storm Lee Finniear has said that "the employment of Metal Storm's stacked round technology for a U.S. military weapon system is a huge step for us."
Robot Fires Million Rounds/Minute
Metal Storm Redback
Trend Themes
1. Electronic Ignition Firing Systems - The development of computer-controlled electronic ignition systems presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the weapons industry.
2. Rapid-fire Weaponry - The advancement of rapid-fire firing systems, such as Metal Storm's million rounds per minute capability, could disrupt traditional warfare tactics.
3. Military Robotics - The integration of robotic systems, such as the Metal Storm Redback, with advanced weaponry represents a potential disruptive innovation in the military technology industry.
Industry Implications
1. Weaponry Manufacturing - Weapon manufacturers could explore the development of electronic ignition firing systems, or other rapid-fire capabilities to enhance the effectiveness of their products.
2. Military Technology - The integration of robotic systems with advanced weaponry, or other rapid-fire capabilities, presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the military technology industry.
3. Defense Contracting - Contractors and suppliers in the defense industry could explore partnerships with companies like Metal Storm to bring emerging rapid-fire and robotic technologies to the military marketplace.