Only the US army has these 10 incredible weapons

New Delhi: The United States has always been at the forefront as far as defence weapons are concerned. There are several weapons that only the US army has. These have either been around for years with the country or are being produced using cutting-edge technology. Those weapons that have been with troops for long are also getting modified. Weapons like the MQ9 Reaper Drone, the Laser Avenger and the MAARS Robot give U.S. troops the advantage on any battlefield around the world. Let's look at some of the weapons possessed by America that make a huge difference on the battlefield: 1. MQ-9 Reaper Drone Not long after the infamous Predator drone proved itself as a powerful surveillance platform, the U.S. military decided to retrofit it with a couple of Hellfire Missiles. The success of that program led to the development of the powerful Reaper, which, among other things, can carry 16 Hellfire Missiles.2. AA12 Atchisson Assault Shotgun Released in 2005 for long-term combat use, this shotgun can fire five 12-gauge shells in a second. It can single-handedly be fired from the hip and is equally efficient at firing FRAG-12, a fragmentation and highly explosive grenade, round to 175 meters. It's able to fire up to 9,000 rounds with no jamming or cleaning required.3. PHASR Rifle It works on the laser technology and is a non-lethal weapon developed by the Department of Defense. This portable weapon is generally used to control hostile crowds by causing temporary blindness. It protects troops as they use its green laser array to make assessments of its non-blinding intensity and the distance of the target.4. The Taser Shockwave This electrocuting device is manufactured by TASER. With an effective distance of 25 feet, it can be used on a crowd at the touch of a button. It can be indefinitely stacked up and an area of denial can be created by stringing it together. It can also be mounted on vehicles.5. The Black Knight The Black Knight is a combination remote controlled tank and forward scouting vehicle, designed for situations too risky for manned vehicles. To keep costs low, the Black Knight shares a weapons systems and engine parts with the manned Bradley Fighting vehicle. Including a 30mm cannon, machine gun and 300 horsepower engine.6. ADAPTIV Invisibility Cloak Manufactured by BAE Systems, this system will soon be available to American troops. ADAPTIV makes tanks disappear within their surroundings by getting them blended with it. The vehicle's engine powers its pixel sheets so they change temperature quickly. The disguise happens when it's seen through a thermal scope.7. The Active Denial System Manufactured by Raytheon (RTN), ADS uses high power microwave energy transmission, at a frequency of 95GHz. The emission is focused and directed at the target by a directional planar array antenna. The microwave energy penetrates a living tissue (such as human skin) to a depth of 0.5 millimeter and almost instantly produces a heating sensation that within seconds becomes intolerable and forces the subject to flee.8. The Laser Avenger Manufactured by Boeing, Laser Avenger, unlike a conventional weapon, can fire its laser beam without creating missile exhaust or gun flashes that would reveal its position. The Avenger was designed with the hope of effectively detonating the Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) that inflict more damage on American forces than any other weapon.9. MAARS Robot Manufactured by QinetiQ, the MAARS Robot is a modified remote control, bomb disposal robot. Customizable to various needs, the MAARS can be configured with an MB240 machine gun and 40mm grenade launcher, or a loudspeaker and eye dazzling laser, or bean bag guns, smoke, and pepper spray.10. XM2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle Manufactured by Remington, the XM2010 is distinguished by its advanced design and represents a quantum upgrade over the M24. The shooter interface can be tailored to accommodate a wide range of shooter preferences and its folding stock provides Soldier flexibility in transporting the weapon during operations.

Only the US army has these 10 incredible weapons

New Delhi: The United States has always been at the forefront as far as defence weapons are concerned. There are several weapons that only the US army has. These have either been around for years

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