Fighter planes which split in two like 'Transformers' set to revolutionise air warfare by 2040

Fighter planes which split in two like 'Transformers' set to revolutionise air warfare by 2040 | Mail Online: "The first idea involves on-board 3D printers which could create small drones which could be deployed during a mission.



The second involves an aircraft using nanotechnology which can repair battle-damage as soon as it happens. A third type of aircraft uses 'transformer' technology allowing it to split into several different machines, each with a different role. The final technology involves directed energy systems - laser beams more familiar to fans of sci-fi films such as Star Wars or Star Trek."