Britain's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has provided a glimpse of the future of war by unveiling plans that include the development of robotic dragonflies called "Skeeters," laser weapons, and virtual reality helmets. Part of a new defense innovation initiative designed to speed the transition of new systems from the lab to the battlefield, the Innovation and Research Insights Unit (IRIS) is intended to identify emerging technologies and determine their potential military impact.
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