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Ukrainian scientists use bacteria for bomb disposal
Ukrainian scientists have developed a unique explosives-disposal technology involving the use of bacteria, a researcher said on Thursday. It takes between 15 and 115 days for bacteria to “convert” an explosive substance into an organic fertilizer, Gennady Baranov, a research associate with the Biochemical Laboratory at the Sevastopol Institute of Nuclear Power, said. “It is [...]
Northrop Launches Next Generation of Wheelbarrow Bomb Disposal Robot
LONDON: Northrop Grumman Corporation has launched the latest enhanced version of its industry-leading Wheelbarrow unmanned ground vehicle for the remote handling and surveillance of hazardous threats. The Wheelbarrow Mk9 vehicle, designed, developed and manufactured by Northrop Grumman in the UK, includes significant advances in technology and performance and a range of new features that will [...]
Counter-IED Troops Make A Difference to Op MOSHTARAK
The Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) Task Force were among the first troops to be involved in Operation MOSHTARAK, helping ensure that, when the infantry launched the first assaults just over two weeks ago, routes were clear. Operation MOSHTARAK has involved thousands of Afghan, British, American and other ISAF forces clearing parts of central Helmand of [...]
Bomb Disposal Robot Put to Work in Afghanistan
A high tech robot which will boost the ability of bomb disposal experts to find and deactivate improvised explosive devices on the front line has been delivered to Afghanistan. Under a contract worth £12m with QinetiQ UK, around 100 Dragon Runners have been ordered, providing troops with a lightweight, backpackable, multi-terrain robot capable of detecting [...]
