Advancements in military technology are now entering the realm of sci-fi. Perhaps they always were. New developments in the field of exoskeletons has meant that ‘new’ soldiers are being created. These bionic suits can assist troopers in becoming more efficient in carrying out their duties. They serve to increase strength and stamina as the suit […]
Rebel Voice is not a fan of submarines. Being enclosed within a hunk of metal as others try to sink you is not an enticing prospect. Yet military forces around the planet invest huge sums in developing ever more effective subs. Nuclear submarines are the bees knees of the sector. These behemoths can stay submerged […]
Life is already imitating art as drones begin to play a greater role in our daily lives. Small commercial drones are one thing, but when the big boys of the military get involved, these unmanned vehicles, both land-based and airborne, become very serious kit indeed. Currently, both the USA and Russia lead the way in […]
Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky In a galaxy far, far away, life goes on as normal and it has absolutely nothing to do with this book. There are no Hutts, or Gungans or Ewoks anywhere. There are many other aliens, though, but then again, are they really alien at all? Confused? Then read on […]
When sci-fi meets sci-fact you get some pretty futuristic-looking guns. Soldiers of today are increasingly beginning to resemble Starship Troopers. Perhaps humans really need to get some aliens to kill, rather than one another?
Regular viewers of the news, or fans of the movie industry, will be familiar with some US Army combat choppers. The AH-64 Apache and AH-1 Cobra choppers are used by as support for ground troops wherever the US decide to invade. These models are also sold to other nations, such as the UK, to supplement […]
The Russians Are Coming The Russians are coming, they’re in your head. The Russians are coming, they’re under your bed. They’ll steal your wives and rape your cattle And eat your beef and win online battles And buy your malls and wreck your cars And burn your flags and close your bars And ban TV […]
The Su-57 is here. It’s the latest development in the on-going battle to see who can produce the most effective killing machines. Most aviation experts will agree that the Russians lead the way when it comes to inventing jet propulsion systems. Their space exploration capabilities are far ahead of those of their nearest rival, the […]
Sometimes fact really is stranger than fiction. Modern technology is advancing so quickly that new developments become incredulous. We are swiftly moving into the age of the robot. Viable androids are on the horizon. Drones are already here. Of course, military research is at the forefront of such ingenuity. It seems that nothing inspires homo […]
Micro by Michael Crichton & Richard Preston Michael Crichton of Jurassic Park fame died in 2008. Micro was published in 2011. Readers could be forgiven for thinking that a seance was used to pen this book. Unfortunately, the truth is more mundane. Crichton was already well forward with the story when he passed on. His […]
Robots, robots, robots, the bloody things are everywhere. They are almost as prevalent as zombies or vampires. Our species is racing headlong into a Brave New World as corporations and governments try to maximize profits regardless of consequence. But where will it all end? The use of advanced technology to save lives, during surgery for […]
The People’s Republic of China really knows how to get things done. Constructing huge bridges, erecting tall buildings in record time, arresting dissenting Muslim citizens, they are experts at it all. In the following clip, we get to see the longest sea bridge on our planet. This marine highway connects the islands of Macau and […]
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