A really smart giant dog. Big Dog—which is being developed by robotics company Boston Dynamics—has some of the most advanced artificial intelligence and navigation systems in the planet. picked by Bornbad 9 months ago

The army is testing a rifle that shoots what can only be describe as smart grenades. The projectile is laser-guided and radio-controlled. It knows it's exact position and can be programmed to detonate at a certain point. This would be useful for firing upon hidden or obstructed targets picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

I think the title says it all... picked by Browntrout 3 years ago

A U.S. Army Reserve major from Florida scheduled to report for deployment
to Afghanistan within days has had his military orders revoked after arguing he should not be required to serve under a president who has not proven his eligibility for office.

*Update to THIS post. picked by nateebiinature 5 months ago

A Chinese 'army major' who dated a string of girls and cheated them out of £16,000 has allegedly been exposed as a con artist - and a woman.

Did these women think it was normal for an army major to have boobs? picked by tigertony 2 years ago

Army Colonel who was distressed at seeing the crippled robot ordered the test to stop. picked by squirmster 2 years ago

The new technology uses cameras and projectors to beam images of the surrounding landscape onto a tank. picked by Proverb 2 years ago

The danger faced by U.S. troops in the war-torn country comes through in chilling video obtained by CNN from the Islamic Army of Iraq, one of the most active insurgent organizations in Iraq, showing its sniper teams targeting U.S. troops. picked by robfouryqr 3 years ago

FRENCH Polynesia is learning of another legacy of French nuclear testing - the alleged rape of scores of children by an army nurse at a military base. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

"Dear Paul, Good Samaritan Haven will no longer support individuals volunteering for the Salvation Army. We provide housing for those trying to get their lives in order. You have until Dec. 1st, to find alternative housing." picked by hisidea 2 years ago

The Skippy List Explanations of these events: a) I did myself, and either got in trouble or commended. (I had a Major shake my hand for the piss bottle thing, for instance.) b) I witnessed another soldier do it. (Like the Sergeant we had, that basically went insane, and crucified some dead mice.) c) Was spontaneously informed I was not allowed to do. (Like start a porn studio.) d) Was the resul... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

because you never know when you will be stranded somewhere, here is the complete text to the US Army's survival manual picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

The idea is that a variety of crawling or flying mini-droids will be produced, able to go into situations where human troops might fear to tread - caves, bunkers, mountains, hostile urban areas, your shower etc. The robo-bug army would then spy out targets and intel for human commanders to act upon. picked by jLoSsDh 1 year ago

She's not making a political statement. It's just that the assault rifle issued to her by the army bruises her legs. picked by Wingnut 3 years ago

Soon you will be able to find out on what your tax dollars are being spent on. It's probably going to be something like: "a few millions here, a few millions there and then a few billions for the army" picked by XXXXXPP 3 years ago

The head of Thailand's army declared himself the country's new leader early Wednesday while Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was at the United Nations. Coup leaders declared Wednesday a holiday, with schools, banks and the country's stock market clo picked by mrnelson 3 years ago

Lisa Pagan is a member of the Army's individual ready reserve troops (part of the Army Reserves, this a group that is not paid, is not obligated to train, but can still be activated). picked by Bornbad 9 months ago

The U.S. Army recruited more than 2,600 soldiers under new lower aptitude standards this year, helping the service beat its goal of 80,000 recruits. The recruiting mark comes a year after the Army missed its recruitment target by the widest margin since 1979, which had triggered a boost in the number of recruiters, increased bonuses, and changes in standards. picked by tlovesd 3 years ago

"If you haven't heard the news, I'm afraid your Army is broken, a victim of too many missions for too few soldiers for too long. ... Today, anecdotal evidence of collapse is all around."

But now, one year later, Scales has done an about-face. He says that he was wrong. picked by ImNotBlue 2 years ago

As a soldier in the British Army, Rogers Jean-Baptiste served proudly in Iraq. He volunteered for a second tour of duty and upon discharge he received an exemplary rating. Fast forward...His application for citizenship has been denied because he was not in the UK 5 years ago - he was fighting FOR the UK in Iraq! picked by bernardblack 1 year ago