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War Machines of Tomorrow
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Program Overview
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During The Persian Gulf War, U.S. forces invading Iraq had access to
sophisticated precision weapons, such as stealth bombers and "smart
bombs." Postwar assessments, however, concluded the military could
improve its ability to: 1) effectively hit targets in all weather
conditions, 2) resist chemical or biological warfare, 3) defend
against multiple missile attacks, and 4) avoid "friendly fire"
casualties. As smart weapon technology continues to
advance—providing the military with more ways to defend itself
without getting in harm's way—some military experts believe
that ground troops, tanks, and aircraft carriers will become
unnecessary. Others argue that there will always be a need for
well-trained ground forces capable of combat in complicated
situations, including smaller, urban conflicts. This NOVA program
presents some of the developments in advanced military technology
and investigates how war may be fought in the future.
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