The threat of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) is one that has been increasingly faced during the conflict in Afghanistan and, more recently, Iraq. Due to the fact that the majority of IEDs are 'homemade' and can be constructed in a number of different ways, preparing soldiers and equipping forces with counter-IED squads to deal with the threat of these devices is imperative.The evolving nature of how conflicts are fought, particularly in these regions, means that equipment needs to be able to adapt to each scenario as it occurs. The uncertain and ever-changing design of IEDs has meant that former counter-IED systems haven't always been successful at protecting troops from these explosions.
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