Author (Person) | Schütz, Torben, Stanley-Lockman, Zoe |
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Publisher | European Union Institute for Security Studies (EU ISS) |
Series Title | EUISS Brief |
Series Details | No.30, November 2017 |
Publication Date | 08/11/2017 |
Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
In recent months, the first 3D-printed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was deployed to a combat zone, fighter jets completed successful test flights using 100% biofuel and power-generating gloves capable of keeping troops warm in cold climates were tested. New technologies are changing the face of warfare – as well as its logistical tail. Recent innovations with military logistics applications have the potential to free up much-needed resources, rebalance force composition and offer operational benefits such as more distributed manoeuvre. Now the question is: for the first time since the Industrial Revolution, can emerging technologies reverse the trend of the ever-growing logistics tail of modern armed forces? |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source https://publications.europa.eu/s/fhJq |
Subject Categories | Business and Industry, Culture, Education and Research, Security and Defence |
Countries / Regions | Europe |