FutureWeapons
Ex- Navy SEAL Richard Machowicz "Mack" takes viewers into the macabre and secret world of weapons development. It's a wild ride in search of the ultimate weapon. Explore the science and technology that will leave the viewer gripped and fascinated!
- 2006-2008
- 3 seasons
- Discovery Channel
- Documentary, Action & Adventure, Suspense, News
Ex- Navy SEAL Richard Machowicz "Mack" takes viewers into the macabre and secret world of weapons development. It's a wild ride in search of the ultimate weapon. Explore the science and technology that will leave the viewer gripped and fascinated!
Season 2 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2007
Episode 1
Search and Destroy
Mon, Jan 15, 2007 44 mins
Discover weapons that always find their target including, the SMAW-NE shoulder launched rocket, a new semi-automatic sniper rifle, the Vulcan and Aardvark anti-mine systems, and the Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle.
Episode 2
The Protectors
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 44 mins
Discover weapons that defeat the opposition, including the THAAD high-altitude area defense missile, amazing body armor aptly named Dragon Skin, the Boot Banger IED disrupter, and the M32 multiple grenade launcher.
Episode 3
No Escape
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 44 mins
Discover weapons that leave the enemy no place to hide, including the newest long range ground attack missile, a revolutionary wall breaching device, the MP7, and the super stealthy F22 Raptor.
Episode 4
Mission Invisible
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 44 mins
Discover weapons that are so stealthy you can't see them coming, including the USS Texas attack submarine, the latest B2 "Spirit" Stealth Bomber, Barrett's 416 long range sniper round, and the Krakatoa anti-ship sabotage device.
Episode 5
Front Line
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 44 mins
Discover weapons are tough enough to survive the front line of battle including the XM307 machine grenade launcher, Land Warrior hi-tech equipment for combat soldiers, the Stryker family of fighting vehicles, and the CV22 Osprey.
Episode 6
First Strike
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 44 mins
Discover weapons that take the fight to the enemy including the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle, the rocket in a box N-LOS LS, the Bangalore Blade and Heckler & Koch's 416 assault rifle.
Episode 7
Predators
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 44 mins
Discover weapons that ruthlessly target the enemy including spy in the sky Global Hawk, the Small Diameter bomb and the Laser J-DAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition), the Dragon Fire II mortar, and the super powerful machine guns from FN Herstal.
Episode 8
Top Guns
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 44 mins
Richard tries out the Barrett m468 assault rifle with the stopping power of an AK-47 and the speed and accuracy of an M-16. The Marines new m777 howitzer is built of titanium to reduce weight and increase mobility. It also has advanced targeting an control systems. Finally, Richard visits the USS Eisenhower to fly in the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and see the fleet's missile defense systems.
Episode 9
Smart Destroyers
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 44 mins
The unmanned Protector patrol boat is design the defend coastal targets against terrorists. Mack goes off road in a Squad Mission Support System Vehicle before putting his feet up and using the remote control. IMS in an intelligent alternative to in-discriminant land mines. Archer is a fully automated howitzer capable of multiple round simultaneous impact.
Episode 10
Close Quarter Combat
Sat, Mar 17, 2007 44 mins
Discover weapons that are designed to win close combat battles including the Kriss - a? powerful submachine gun, the anti-tank AT4-CS, the super armored Grizzly and the Auto Assault shotgun.
Episode 11
Immediate Action
Mon, Mar 26, 2007 44 mins
Discover weapons that are always ready for action including the Crow gun system, a clever and fast way of destroying anti-personnel mines with a Dragon, the Boomerang sniper detection system, and how to become a real life 007 using high- tech robotics.
Episode 12
Future Combat
Mon, Apr 2, 2007 44 mins
Discover weapons that are being designed to fight the wars of the future including Active Denial, a non-lethal way of protecting troops, the Crusher unmanned vehicle, and the US Army's Future Combat System that unites man and machine.
Episode 13
Massive Attack
Mon, Apr 9, 2007 44 mins
Discover weapons that are so powerful they flatten the opposition including the assault ship the USS San Antonio, the AC130 Spooky gunship, an Electromagnetic Rail Gun, and the sniper computer that makes you super accurate and even more lethal.
