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Military research

Military research is when people in the army or government try to figure out new ways to protect the country and its soldiers. They use science and technology to create new weapons, gear, and strategies that can help the army win battles and keep our country safe.

Imagine you and your friends are playing a game of tag. You usually just run around and try to catch each other, but then one of your friends comes up with a new idea. They suggest that you split up into teams and try to tag the other team while defending your own teammates.

This is kind of like military research. People in the army are always looking for new and better ways to defend against the enemy and make sure their own soldiers are safe. They might come up with new ways to communicate with each other, new types of armor to wear, or new weapons to use.

It’s important that military research is done carefully and ethically. Scientists and engineers have to make sure that the weapons and technology they create are safe to use and won’t harm innocent people. They also have to keep the code of ethics in their minds and not use science in wrong ways.
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