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Advanced Data Analysis Fights IED
Sunday, March 9th, 2008Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) in its mission to defeat Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) as weapons of strategic influence needed powerful analytics to gain critical, data driven insight into the structure, character, interactions and methods associated with the operational networks involved in the deployment of IEDs. This task involved various data challenges:
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IED Remote Inspection
Friday, March 7th, 2008Explosive Ordnance Disposal Engineer remotely inspects an improvised explosive device (IED) by using the robot. The robot allows to investigate and dispose Improvised Explosive Devices from a safe distance.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian A. Goyak
According to Homeland Security Research Corp. (HSRC)’s research, 2008-2012 Global Counter-IED [...]
Counter IED Market: EOD Mobile Units
Friday, March 7th, 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.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass [...]
Emerging Market For Secondhand Aircraft Carriers
Friday, February 29th, 2008India is torn between Moscow and Washington in a deal to buy secondhand aircraft carrier.
In 2004, Moscow and New Delhi agreed on $1.5 billion deal to refurbish and modify Admiral Gorshkov, the former Soviet aircraft carrier, with expected delivery in 2008. Delays and budget overruns pushed the delivery to 2013. Moscow is pressing New [...]