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Improvised Electronics’ Boombox Simulates IED Explosive Reports

The Boombox from Improvised Electronics offers the ability to train personnel to react to the sound and blast wave of an explosion indoors or outdoors.

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Defense contractor Exelis has successfully tested an airborne sensor capable of detecting dangerous substances and gases.

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Naval Research Laboratory Develops Upgraded IED Detection

Scientists at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) have developed a new lightweight sensor that has upgraded improvised explosive devices (IED) detection for military personnel. The new lightweight and compact sensor is called Silicon…

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Vet Reunited With the Armor That Saved His Life

Over five years after Bryan Wagner lost his leg from an explosion in Baghdad, he has been presented with the armor that saved his life during a ceremony on Wednesday…

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Man’s best friend plays pivotal role in IED defeat

Military working dogs have worked hand-in-hand with the military for decades as guard dogs or attack dogs. However, Soldiers are now seeing more and more bomb sniffing dogs going on…

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Spy planes help detect roadside bombs in Afghanistan.

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Quadruple-amputee U.S. soldier hit by IED stays positive in interview (video).

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