U.S. Military Uses the Force

Wired News ^ | 08/22/2002 | Noah Shachtman

[jenny65]

One of the most dangerous and pervasive threats facing American and British troops in combat zones is a primitive grenade launcher that only sets your typical terrorist back about $10.

The Anglo-American defense against this no-tech threat: an electrical force field that's costing hundreds of millions of dollars to develop.

[jenny65]

Just thought you guys would find this interesting. I can't help but think of Mr. Scott.

[B4Ranch]

Very interesting indeed.