Nano/Mesoporous Materials as State-of-the-Art Military Applications

Nanotechnology is rapidly gaining prominence across various fields, ranging from medicine to military applications. Considered as the forefront of innovation, nanotechnology holds immense potential for military use, with a multitude of applications on the horizon. The deployment of miniaturized military systems would offer a substantial strategic advantage against adversaries. Examples include miniature drones or swarms of artificial bees, which enhance battlespace awareness and situational visibility. Moreover, employing miniaturized AI-equipped bots at the frontline provides a comprehensive understanding of evolving battlefields. As nanotechnology progresses, it will unlock the development of a new class of lethal weapons, reshaping the geopolitical landscape. It is imperative for the world to acknowledge and embrace the advanced capabilities of nanotechnology, integrating them into contemporary warfare strategies.

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  1. National University of Science and Technology, MISiS, Moscow, Russia Larrisa V. Panina
  2. Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Kaliningrad, Russia Larrisa V. Panina
  3. Amity Centre for Nanotechnology, Amity University Haryana, Gurgaon, Haryana, India Atul Thakur
  4. Amity School of Applied Sciences, Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana, India Preeti Thakur
  1. Larrisa V. Panina