Are soldiers a little safer from insurgent snipers??? Let's hope it works.

[clearconscience]

High-tech device helps U.S. troops pinpoint snipers - USATODAY.com

Device being issued to troops in the middle east to help pinpoint snipers?

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[Barefoot343]

hmmmm... very cool idea. I wish the media would not report every new thing we come out with, next thing you know china, russia and whomever else sees it, then they decide to make them.

 

[clearconscience]

I think this technology has been out for a couple years.
The article said that law enforcement has been using larger types for use in heavy crime/shooting areas in cities in America.

Either way I pray it helps more men and women come home safe. It's not fool proof, but our worst areas of carnage over there seem to be snipers and IEDs.

 

[skywag]

It will be an iPhone ap next week!

 

[Grouse]

police in U.S. cities have used the technology mounted to towers in high-crime zones. The Army tried out mobile versions but determined they needed more testing, Schneider said.

interesting,