Internal of the EXACTO round. (via DARPA)
Sure, in the Matrix Neo exhibits telekinesis power to stop bullets in mid flight; and, similarly, Star War’s Yoda uses the force to the same effect. . Well, now everyone can use “the force” with the help of the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Hold onto your hats boys. The military has developed a bullet that locks onto targets like missiles. Enemies of the state beware - this is about to get serious.
DARPA recently developed smart bullets that lock into their targets, no matter what. The organization released the very first video showcasing what the sci-fi bullets can do and it's not pretty. DARPA worked hard on this project and even when the gunman deliberately tried to miss the target, once it's locked on, the bullet actually swerves mid-air and gets back on track. Could the video release be a warning for national enemies? No one knows for sure but you have to admit the technology is pretty impressive.
The project is called the Extreme Accuracy Tasked Ordnance system, or EXACTO, and features real-time guidance technology to track and follow the movement of a target. The Phase I development uses a 50- caliber bullet and optical sighting to ensure snipers never miss another shot.
DARPA launched the EXACTO project to assist snipers with their missions. The organization said that snipers have difficulty accurately hitting targets in certain terrains, such as Afghanistan, where winds and the prevalence of debris may be exceptionally high. A missed shot could compromise the location of a platoon and in matters of life and death, no risks can be taken.
DARPA completed Phase II of the EXACTO project and will soon launch Phase III, which seeks to enhance the overall technology through live testing. There is no word on when it’ll get into the hands of the U.S. military but you’ve been warned. Neo has joined the dark side.
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