# Invisible Tank The Ultimate Weapon By Alex Covert | Published 2007-11-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ultimate-weapon-an-invisible-tank References: [redferret.net](http://www.redferret.net/?p=9530) From the country who employed 007 and all his [incredible gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utrack-ar) comes a stunning technological feat--an [invisible tank](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-rezvani-tank). We've heard about the work from Professor Sir John Pendry at [Imperial College](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imperial-outdoors-ob120), London, right? He takes the background from behind an object and projects it on to the front of the object. Simple in theory yet amazing in reality. **Implications** - The deceptive tank is made out of newly found materials that are designed to have what is called "extraordinary property" when it is exposed to certain beams of light. The light bends in a different direction than usual, making the tank seem like it is invisible, when in reality it is actually not. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 70% | 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) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Invisible Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of invisible technology in various industries, such as defense, security, and surveillance. - **Advanced Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and utilize new materials with extraordinary properties to create innovative products and solutions in multiple industries. - **Optical Illusion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investigate the application of optical illusions for enhanced camouflage and visual deception in military and non-military contexts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Defense:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage invisible technology and advanced materials to revolutionize defense strategies, stealth capabilities, and military equipment. - **Security:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate invisible technology into security systems to enhance surveillance, detection, and protection in public and private environments. - **Surveillance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize advanced materials and optical illusions to develop next-generation surveillance tools for covert operations and improved monitoring capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Optical Illusion Invisibility Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisibility-shield.md) - [DIY All-Terrain Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-tank.md) - [Stealthy Fantasy-Themed Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f117-4wd-covenant.md) - [Upgraded Armored Defender Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octa-edition-one.md) - [Armored Tactical SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-rezvani.md) - [High-Speed Remote-Controlled Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xrc-brawler.md) - [DIY Life-Size Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nd-woodworking-art.md) - [X-Ray Vision Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xar.md) - [Ultra-Tactical Next-Gen SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-rezvani-tank.md)