Commercializing Defense Technology

Wonder how Bose can offer incredibly efficient headphones that can block out all unwanted sound on commercial aircraft and at home with screaming kids?

If you can build a headphone and microphone system that can mute a raging firefight and armor explosions (via the TriPort Tactical Headset - see photo), then canceling out an irritating neighbor in coach is child's play.

Gives a new meaning to "full spectrum noise reduction" -- and the power of "dual-use development" in military and commercial research.