# Real-Life Ray Gun: Headed For Iraq By Trend Spotter | Published 2006-02-14 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-ray-gun-headed-for-iraq References: [gizmodo](http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/ray-gun-headed-for-iraq-battlefield-154499.php) & [defensetech.org](http://www.defensetech.org/archives/002170.html) Finally, a ray gun. More specifically, a piece of warfare machinery that uses [lasers to blow stuff up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-photonics). It sounds a bit far-fetched, but apparently it works. An article from Defense Tech seemed quite skeptical of the company, but the Ray Gun is getting a lot of press. Will [ray guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laserabc-laser-show-projector) be the future of defense technology? **Implications** - The technology of today has helped scientists develop [high-tech weapons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threat-detection-system) that are able to provide the ultimate offense and defense. With the war continuing and technology advancing, the arms industry will likely come up with even more devastating, but profitable weapons that will be up for grabs in the military. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **High-tech Weapons:** The development of high-tech weapons using advanced technology presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the arms industry. - **Defense Technology Advancement:** Advancements in defense technology, such as laser-based weaponry, open doors for disruptive innovation in the defense industry. - **Military Weaponry Evolution:** The evolution of military weaponry, including ray guns, creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the military sector. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Arms Industry:** The arms industry can explore and capitalize on the development of high-tech weapons and their potential for disruptive innovation. - **Defense Industry:** The defense industry can leverage advancements in defense technology to drive disruptive innovation and enhance military capabilities. - **Military Sector:** The military sector can embrace the evolution of military weaponry, such as ray guns, to drive disruptive innovation and improve combat effectiveness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Range-Roving Sniper Scopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sniper-scope.md) - [X-Ray Vision Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xar.md) - [Laser-Powered Mosquito Zappers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photon-matrix.md) - [Electro-Optical Intelligent-Sensing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrooptical-intelligentsensing-systems.md) - [Digital Laser-Powered Blaster Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-tag-set.md) - [Realistic Weaponry Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vir-controller.md) - [Futuristic Missile Interceptors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missile-interceptor.md) - [Laser Technology Smoking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-technology-smoking-device.md) - [Long-Range Laser Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumitwin-dl700.md)