Future Weapons (2007): S02E02 – The Protectors

Introduction Future Weapons (also stylised as FutureWeapons and Futureweapons) is a documentary series that premiered on 19 April 2006 on the Discovery Channel. Host Richard “Mack” Machowicz, a former US Navy SEAL, reviews and demonstrates the latest modern weaponry and military technology. The programme has been broadcast on the Discovery Channel and Military Channel (now…

Andrew Marshall

11/08/2022

1–2 minutes

Military Documentary, Military Technology, Military Weapons

Introduction

Future Weapons (also stylised as FutureWeapons and Futureweapons) is a documentary series that premiered on 19 April 2006 on the Discovery Channel.

Host Richard “Mack” Machowicz, a former US Navy SEAL, reviews and demonstrates the latest modern weaponry and military technology. The programme has been broadcast on the Discovery Channel and Military Channel (now American Heroes Channel).

Outline

Discover weapons that defeat the opposition, including the THAAD high-altitude area defense missile, amazing body armour aptly named Dragon Skin, the Boot Banger IED disrupter, and the M32 multiple grenade launcher.

Dragon Skin (US), THAAD (US), “Boot Banger” (UK), M32 Multiple Grenade Launcher (South Africa).

Future Weapons Series

You can find a full index and overview of Future Weapons here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 22 January 2007.
Rating: Unknown.
Running Time: 60 minutes (per episode).
Country: US.
Language: English.