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Science, engineering and technology—it is a military affair

Chris Langley

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Military spending around the world is enormous. One of the key drivers of such spending is research and development, and the major role played here by scientists and engineers is examined in this article, together with broader security threats such as environmental factors that also demand scientific expertise.


PACS

01.40.-d Education

89.20.Dd Military technology and weapons systems; arms control

89.20.Kk Engineering

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Education and communication

Dates

Issue 6 (November 2006)

Received 4 May 2006, in final form 19 May 2006



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