Words of War
IN WAR, AS IN LIFE, TECHNOLOGY IS KING. As the U.S. military looks to maximize efficiency and minimize civilian casualties, researchers at the Defense Department are developing a range of cutting-edge projects. It’s serious work—but that doesn’t stop them from having a little fun with the naming conventions.
1. Gremlins
The U.S. military needs low-cost, operationally flexible killer drones. The answer? Gremlins—unmanned drones just a few yards in length that essentially act in swarms. In combat scenarios,
