Robo-Gunsight System Makes Sniper's Life Easier

An anonymous reader writes "Military and police marksmen could see their rifle sights catch up with the 21st century with a fiber-optic laser-based sensor system that automatically corrects for even tiny barrel disruptions. Factors such as heat generated by previously fired shots, to a simple bump against the ground can affect the trueness a rifle barrel. The new system precisely measures the deflection of the barrel relative to the sight and then electronically makes the necessary corrections. With modern high-caliber rifles boasting ranges of up to two miles, even very small barrel disruptions can cause a shooter to miss by a wide margin."

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Re:Why not just deploy a Robot to take the shot?

[Alex Belits]

If you lose a sniper you've lost many years of training and have to deal with political fallout back home

Isn't it lovely how Americans can only imagine wars of aggression on a foreign soil? It doesn't even occur to them that the defense from such aggression is a legitimate use of the military. What a bunch of disgusting scumbags!