title: Offense-defense aspects of nanotechnologies: a forecast of potential military applications.
abstract: Potential military applications of nanotechnology will evolve in the next few decades. The implications for both defense and offense should be carefully assessed. Nanotechnology can push major changes in stability, and shape the consequences of future conflict.
authors.forename: Calvin
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Shipbaugh
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008891:Military Science / Q000941:ethics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000941:ethics*; D011640:Public Policy; D014857:Warfare