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Hide and seek—how is technology transforming warfare?

Our podcast on the science and technology making the news. This week we explore the sophisticated sensors that are turning combat into an intense competition between hiding and finding

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TECHNOLOGY IS profoundly changing warfare. On a battlefield packed with sophisticated sensors, is it possible to avoid being seen and killed? Host Shashank Joshi examines the tech that’s turning combat into an intense competition between hiding and finding. And, how to update the ancient art of deception for the digital age. Runtime: 32 min

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