6. Hydrodynamic Explosive Ammunition
Armored vehicles have become increasingly agile and deadly over the years, prompting defense authorities to seek ways to level the battlefield. As it seems that laser warfare is still a few years away, DARPA has developed a short-term solution to bridge the gap.
The Magneto Hydrodynamic Explosive Munition (MAYHEM), reminiscent of a Hollywood action film, penetrates armored enemy vehicles by using molten metal instead of conventional explosives to enter the interior. Once the explosive ammunition penetrates the target, it detonates, causing destruction internally.
7. Human Universal Load Carrier (HULC)
The Human Universal Load Carrier (HULC) was designed to help soldiers travel at high speeds for extended periods while carrying hundreds of kilograms. The HULC is the closest thing to a real-life Iron Man suit. Okay, it can’t fly or shoot laser beams, but it does give soldiers superhuman abilities.
This hydraulically powered exoskeleton suit has built-in sensors that detect the movements of its wearer and respond accordingly, thanks to an integrated microcomputer. Although the HULC has undergone a series of successful tests by the US Army over the years, this technology has yet to be fully deployed.
