Pentagon seeks mini-weapons for new age of warfare
Monday, May 30, 2011 - 23:30
in Mathematics & Economics
In an effort to cut costs and avoid civilian casualties, manufacturers are developing small 'smart bombs,' drones that resemble model planes and microscopic crystals to tag enemy targets.Under mounting pressure to keep its massive budget in check, the Pentagon is looking to cheaper, smaller weapons to wage war in the 21st century.