By Nick Heath, 3 April 2008 14:59
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A soldier operates one of the specialist vehicles that control the system. Vehicles are fitted with five radar units and four control nodes and backed up by air picture trailers.
It will reduce friendly fire by allowing ground troops to avoid hot zones where allied aircraft are operating, help soldiers evade hostile aircraft and direct air missile systems.
Minister for Defence Equipment and Support, Baroness Taylor, said in a statement: "Leapp is a new, world-class system. It will improve commanders' ability to plan and strike effectively and help prevent 'friendly fire' incidents. Battles of the future will benefit significantly from this system."
Photo credit: MoD
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