Counter IED Market: EOD Mobile Units
March 7, 2008Engineers of EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Mobile Unit operate the robot MK II Talon to dispose an improvised explosive device (IED). By using the robot, engineers can effectively dispose of the IED during a route clearance exercise while keeping a safe distance in the event of a detonation.
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| U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian A. Goyak | |
According to Homeland Security Research Corp. (HSRC)’s research, the total consolidated International Counter-IED outlay over the period 2008-2012 will come to $8.7B, with a 14.1% CAGR.
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