Kurahatti R.V.Surendranathan, A.O.Kori S.A.Singh N.Kumar A.V.R.Srivastava S.2020-03-312020-03-312010Defence Science Journal, 2010, Vol.60, 5, pp.551-56310.14429/dsj.60.578https://idr.nitk.ac.in/jspui/handle/123456789/13983The 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.Review