Sunday, June 01, 2008

Hammer Throw is Now Relatively Safe

The World's Spookiest Weapons - 05.09.08
Cyborg animals, psychotropics and flying lasers are just some of the terrifying weapons government labs have cooked up over the years.

Modular Disc-Wing Urban Cruise Munition (Image 18 of 20)

Again, we're fans of the colloquial name: robotic frisbees of death. Currently in development under the auspices of the Air Force, the frisbees of death are robotic drones in the shape of flying discs and are designed for short flights into difficult to reach areas, like the upper stories of tall buildings or behind unnavigable obstacles. Sent airborne from a modified skeet launcher, the drones can either fly automatically or be piloted remotely from the ground. They'll be packed with armor-piercing explosives and can be set to detonate all at once or to disperse their payload over a range.

Boris Johnson should reconsider his "funny" quote.

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