Army reveals 'mad scientist' vision for conflict in 2025

Swarms of robots scouring enemy terrain ahead of ground troops in'Iron Man' exoskeletons with built in weapons may sound like it is straight from the pages of a sci-fi novel, but Army experts believe this is actually a glimpse of war in 2025. The US Army has revealed a 30 page vision of the future of battle, described as a'mad scientist' concept. It says that while robots will play a vital role, humans will still be at the heart of battle - albeit heavily augmented by technology. According to the strategy, the Army envisions that, by 2025, ground troops will conduct foot patrols in with robots called'squad multipurpose equipment transport vehicles' that carry rucksacks and other equipment. Overhead, unmanned aircraft will serve as spotters to warn troops of nearby enemy forces.