Smarter Armor Could Save Soldiers' Lives A new armor plating system under development by the U.S. Army can diagnose its own damage as well as tell soldiers what kind of rounds are incoming, two vital pieces of information on the battlefield. From Popular Science:
While weapons continue to grow smarter and smarter, the U.S. Army is developing armor to match the arms. A new 'intelligent' armor under development at the Army's Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center can evaluate its own condition, identify the type of round being shot at it, and even generate electrical power from bullet strikes. Whether wrapped around a tank or an infantryman, the smart armor can relay information to soldiers in real time, extensively upping battlefield awareness.
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