A bit off-topic today. I know Foundations brings autonomic computing in the smb space, but military technology is still cool. Today I present to you the craziest military technology releases (and associated $ billions spent during current economic times).
The 600 Ton Robot Lorry

Industrial machinery manufacturer Caterpillar and Carnegie Mellon University scientists have teamed up to create the ultimate redneck fantasy. Check out the post at AMOG.