It seems the Pentagon was impressed by the recent Hollywood flick: Wanted, as it deploys $22 million on a military research to see (and implement) if a bullet can change its course mid-way, after it has been fired. Darpa, the U.S. Defense Department’s research facility announced this project and handed out contracts to design a super .50 caliber sniper rifle that can fire guided bullets.
Lockheed Martin and Teledyne Scientific & imaging, LLC secured $12.3 million and $9.5 million respectively for the research project of EXACTO (Extreme Accuracy Tasked Ordnance). Darpa tries to explain this move in the best possible manner:
The use of an actively controlled bullet will make it possible to counter environmental effects such as crosswinds and air density, and prosecute both stationary and moving targets while enhancing shooter covertness. This capability would have the further benefit of providing increased accuracy and range while reducing training requirements.
Yes exactly, this way even a young lad could fire these. Bravo! And I thought Wanted was the worst make-belief movie ever.
