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.