Invisibility cloaks have become more than a popular literary trope. This technology is being developed by countries around the world. It has clear global security implications, particularly in relation to unconventional warfare as well as asymmetrical wars.
Cloak of military invisibility
Hyperstealth Biotechnology in Canada has developed one of the best invisibility products on the marketplace. They have patented "Quantum Stealth", a material that makes objects invisible to ultraviolet and infrared camera. This material can be used to hide tanks, aircraft, and ships while on the battlefield.
How does it work?
Quantum Stealth Cloak uses light-bending materials combined with metamaterials. To conceal an object, the material bends or reflects electromagnetic waves such visible light and microwaves.
This bending ability allows the Quantum Stealth cover and hide objects from ultraviolet imagers, radar and infrared cameras alike. Part of the cloak's effectiveness is due to the use of a "lenticular lenses."
Lenticular Lenses are corrugated sheets which have a series oblique lenses. This lens creates the illusion of flat surfaces by reflecting the light off the camera.
Quantum Stealth has the ability to be manipulated and shaped so it can reflect light in specific patterns, or in certain directions. This makes it an ideal camouflage tool for soldiers who want to hide in the wilds and urban environments.
Quantum Stealth can also be made in different colors like black, white, or brown. It is lightweight, paper-thin and affordable.
This is an exciting development for the military. It is one of most efficient ways to cover large amounts of troops at once. This is a major advantage to the military. It could allow for more effective counterterrorism strategies, as well as better operations.
It could also serve in other military applications such as protecting tanks, jets and aircraft from being hit with missiles or destroying radar enabled aircraft during a warfight.
While the cloak is available in many colors, it is best when it is paired with a camouflage design that blends with the surroundings. This is especially important in combat situations, when the battle space can be very dense and crowded.
Amazon has a page dedicated to military invisibility cloaks. There are many options, from models that work in all seasons to those that work in all environments.
The military invisibility cloth is a new technology that could dramatically change how the world fights. It will give the nations that have access to it an intrinsic advantage over their adversaries, no matter if they are states or non-state actors. It is likely that the power balance between big and small powers around the world will shift drastically.