How did science influence war technology?
the publication of germ theory reduced the number of soldier deaths which occurred after surgery.
the accidental discovery of x-rays led to the creation of laser guns,
the development of nuclear power plants led to the discovery of atomic energy,
the discovery of energy locked in an atom's nucleus led to the creation of the atomic bomb.

Explanation:

All the points that are given below are true to have been affecting the war theory positively. The untimely and unnatural death that were happening earlier was prevented after introduction of germ theory and keeping a check on the germs that were inflicting death.  

Also the accidental discovery of X-Ray helped the soldiers to get an overview of what was happening inside the body. The nuclear power plants  help generate atomic energy and brought in the concept of nuclear weapons  so did happen with atoms as well which lead to development atom bombs that were very useful in wars