Role of Nanotechnology in Defence

  • Ajey Lele
    Group Captain (Dr) Ajey Lele (Retd.) is the Deputy Director General, MP-IDSA. Earlier, he was a Senior Fellow at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses and headed… Continue reading Role of Nanotechnology in Defence read more
    Volume:33
    Issue:2
    Articles

    Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (NT) are emerging fields of science and technology that are witnessing the emergence of an increasing number of new ideas and applications. Many states are seriously looking at military applications of this technology. This paper analyses the impact of NT on defence and looks at its current and futuristic applicability for military purposes, as well as their likely impact on arms control.

    Posted on: March 1, 2009

    Keywords: Defence, Defence Technology, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology March 2009 | Strategic Analysis