Nick Turse (Tomdispatch.com) Biological weapons delivered by
cyborg insects. It sounds like a nightmare scenario straight out
of the wilder realms of science fiction, but it could be a
reality, if a current Pentagon project comes to fruition. One
day, the U.S. military may field squadrons of winged
insect/machine hybrids with on-board audio, video or chemical
sensors. Right now, researchers are already growing insects with
electronics inside them. They’re creating cyborg moths and
flying beetles that can be remotely controlled. One day, the
U.S. military may field squadrons of winged insect/machine
hybrids with on-board audio, video or chemical sensors. These
cyborg insects could conduct surveillance and reconnaissance
missions on distant battlefields, in far-off caves, or maybe
even in cities closer to home, and transmit detailed data back
to their handlers at U.S. military bases. Today, many people
fear U.S. government surveillance of email and cell phone
communications. With this program, the Pentagon aims