Gamers Could Defend Naval Fleets
The face of warfare is changing from the complex yet generally straightforward tactics employed during conflicts like World War 2. The wealthy nations of the world are dealing with resourceful enemies who don’t wear uniforms and utilize tactics like suicide bombings. In response the wealthy nations are seeking ways to defend themselves without putting lives at risk.
One threat naval forces have had to deal with is boats loaded with explosives being rammed into their ships while in ports. The US Military is purchasing several hundred Mini-Typhoon 12.7mm remote controlled machine guns which will be mounted in place of manned machine guns. They can be operated from anywhere on the ship and reportedly they say that anyone with video game experience can be quickly shown how to use them. This, along with the British RAF revealing that they were finding experienced gamers were effective at piloting remote combat drones hints at a new direction for technological warfare; not a soldier in peak physical condition and bearing the newest and most advanced combat gear, but electronic soldiers controlled at a safe distance.