Kinetic energy weapons, basically “smart bricks”, decelerated from Earth orbit are now under consideration. They are virtually undetectable until they fire their retro-rockets, then are ballistic until aerodynamic control is used in the lower atmosphere. No explosive, just enough kinetic energy to ruin your day.
Aussie Down Under almost 12 years ago
Without droning on and on, it can also be used on your own people. But only in extreme cases.
pcolli almost 12 years ago
Well, we’re already being spied on by our own people, so the next step is ……..
William Bednar Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Has Kim Joung-Un seen this yet?
alan.gurka almost 12 years ago
And when they install a guidance system, they can call it “The Smart Rock.”
Doug Taylor Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Give it to the Pentagon and a billion dollars later it’ll be a Stealth Rock.
mistercatworks almost 12 years ago
Kinetic energy weapons, basically “smart bricks”, decelerated from Earth orbit are now under consideration. They are virtually undetectable until they fire their retro-rockets, then are ballistic until aerodynamic control is used in the lower atmosphere. No explosive, just enough kinetic energy to ruin your day.