[Arkie2]

We're witnessing a revolution in warfare as big as the introduction of gunpowder. Bigger maybe. So much of what passes for weaponry now will be gone from the scene in 20 years. Aircraft are especially vulnerable. This is mind boggling.

[lelio]

I think Rumsfeld is keenly aware of this and that's why he canceled the existing big gun projects the Army had in development.

[demlosers]

We're witnessing a revolution in warfare as big as the introduction of gunpowder. Bigger maybe. So much of what passes for weaponry now will be gone from the scene in 20 years. Aircraft are especially vulnerable. This is mind boggling.

On the tech. horizon, I've read that the smaller solid state Lasers are not too far away, instead the bulky chemical type lasers.

[thedugal]

Shields Up!

Seriously, the only difference is, unlike in star trek, we will be able to shoot OUT while the shields are up and the enemy will not be able to shoot IN.

[Woodman]

Got to here Boeing Airborn Laser. I think we may already have it.

And I'm sure it could hit a slow moving target much easier than a rocket.