Kurahatti, R.V.Surendranathan, A.O.Kori, S.A.Singh, N.Kumar, A.V.R.Srivastava, S.2026-02-052010Defence Science Journal, 2010, Vol.60, 5, p. 551-5630011748Xhttps://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.60.578https://idr.nitk.ac.in/handle/123456789/28494The potential opportunities promised by nanotechnology for enabling advances in defence technologies are staggering. Although these opportunities are likely to be realised over a few decades, many advantages are currently being explored, particularly for defence applications. This review provides an insight into the capabilities offered by nanocomposites which include smart materials, harder/lighter platforms, new fuel sources and storage as well as novel medical applications. It discusses polymer-based nanocomposite materials, nanoscale fillers and provides examples of the actual and potential uses of nanocomposite materials in defence with practical examples. © 2010, DESIDOC.Defence applicationsFuel sourcesMedical applicationsNanocompositesNanotechnologiesPolymer-based nanocompositesSmart materials