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without the United States and Zionism."€ -- Iran President Ahmadi-Nejad

Friday, November 10, 2006

U.S. more than quadruples its robot order for Iraq

A Talon EOD robot on duty in Iraq.
Army-Technology.com


WASHINGTON —
"The U.S. military plans a dramatic expansion in what has been deemed a successful robot operation against improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

Officials said the military has has more than quadrupled its order, with a contract for 1,200 robots to detect and neutralize roadside bombs. The robots would be delivered to the explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) units of every service in the military." More details.



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