10 scientific breakthroughs that rewrote the rules of war
Published on: April 14, 2026, 3 a.m. | Source: Times of India
The history of warfare has typically been depicted as the result of the combined efforts of accomplished generals and well-thought-out strategies, however it is often science that has provided the ‘force multiplier’ that could turn a (previously) successful general into a (newly) unsuccessful one and will change the rules of engagement, so that in an instant, what was once the effective means of war become outdated. Through a series of ten major advancements, ranging from the incredible weaponry powered by the ‘alchemy’ or ‘magical fire’ of Greek Fire to the new ability to navigate precisely via satellites.
