Summary: New technology is now a major tool in 21st century warfare, helping troops fight more efficiently and accurately thanks to amazing modern weaponry, robots, navigation systems, aircraft and other vehicles. By improving precision, protection and logistics, technology can save time, money--and lives--on the battlefield. This book showcases the extraordinary and groundbreaking technology used in modern conflict. The scope of technology is extremely wide-ranging--from the billon-dollar stealth bomber airplanes to Helmet Mounted Displays that allow a pilot to control weapons through situational awareness. This highly visual introduction educates children on the practical application of modern technology in warfare with information on satellite intelligence, smart bombs and bullets, laser-guided weapons, IED detection robots, high-tech body armor and much more
