It is something we prefer not to think of, war, and yet we see the consequences of war in Syria every single day on TV and other media. Nowadays warfare is no longer about having the biggest army or most weapons, but it is about cyberattacks, guerrilla actions and human bombs. And this is not where the developments stop. This article will be explaining some trends facing the defence industry.
Attacks on the human psyche
In the 1950s Russia and the USA already started research into weapons that could be used to influence the human brain. These are so-called electromagnetic weapons with which certain parts of the cognitive centre of the brain can be switched off. Low-frequency radiation affects the brain cells and changes people into zombies that do exactly what you want them to do.
Pressure waves causing deafness
We all know the canon in the orchard producing a loud bang every few minutes, thereby chasing the birds away. Something similar was invented some time ago for the weapons industry, the so-called Thunder Generator. It works in the same way as the orchard canon, but the consequences are different. By making use of pulse detonation technology over a hundred explosions per minute can be created. The shock waves that these explosions cause can tear eardrums in a range of 50 metres. People within a range of 10 metres face an even worse fate. Their lungs and hearts are put under so much pressure that they die a gruesome death.
Cyborg insects are the spies of the future
Another development, exemplified by the DARPA project, is the use of insects in warfare. In the DARPA project an electric circuit is integrated into the central nerve system of a larvae insect. Once the insect has matured, it can be controlled radiographically. What this means is that insects can be used for spying missions, without being noticed at all.
Bullets that follow people
Just like missiles that follow moving targets and hit them on the move, there are already 50 bullets that are programmed in such a way that they can track a moving target second by second and take it out. This technology makes everyone a top marksman.
The technical connections industry
The technical connections industry is inevitably linked to such developments, and the developments described above are only the tip of the iceberg. They are a challenge to the electronics industry, not just regarding safety, but also regarding reliability and quality. There are many need-to-know things in this field, and the courses offered by PIEK, the preferred educational partner in the electronics industry, can help you face the many challenges. Please visit our website https://piektraining.com/ or call direct on +31 45 570 33 33.
