Department of Defense Gadget Show

blackp writes "DefenseLINK has an article about Force Protection Equipment Demonstration IV. This year they had over 2,600 gadget and equipment for defense and government agencies. The list includes kevlar suits, body heat camo, a RoBoCop Suit, even biometric identification. Some pictures are available, although somewhat limited. This show seems perfect for the geek with a big budget." Or the government with a big budget. Still, some neat things on display.

Comments

Re:Unfair?

[GMontag]

You have apparently missed Rule 1 of warfare:

There is no such thing as a fair fight.

Well, you missed Rule 2 also:

Don't bring a knife to a gunfight.

Well, maybe Rule 3 also:

If the enemy is in shooting range you are too.
(modified by asymetric Artillery advantages and close air support)

Well, Rule 4 too . . .

Re:That's not what I said...

[DNS-and-BIND]

The U.S. spends a fraction of its budget on defense. The U.S. spends more than half the budget on Social Security and Medicare, which are "feeding people" by your definition.

Funny how nobody ever brings up China or the Soviet Union in these discussions. Or Cuba, which doesn't even need a defense force. These nations routinely spent 40% or more of their entire economies on defense spending, and let their people starve as a result. Oh, but the U.S. spends 4%, and we need to cut it in order to nourish people who hate us. That's just peachy.