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Photos: The Birth of Hi-Tech Britain
Photo Pictured is the WE177 air-launched nuclear bomb that entered service in Britain in 1966. The bomb replaced an earlier and larger British nuclear weapon and was originally intended for use by the Vulcan. [01 May 2008]
Photos: Talons, Eagles and Enforcers - the tech behind war
Photo There are already more than 1,000 Talon robots (pictured here) in service, mainly with US forces, ranging from remote-controlled fully armed reconnaissance bots, to bomb disposal units. Holographic quantum technology and acoustic sniper sensors may... [26 Mar 2008]
Photos: Soldiers test battle simulator tech
Photo The IED simulates the noise and smoke of a real-life roadside bomb attack. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has spent £250,000 on high-tech simulator equipment to provide more realistic training for frontline troops facing the threat of roadside and... [22 Oct 2007]
Photos: Cambridge boffins showcase tech of tomorrow
Photo Chips that can sniff out explosives, in-train entertainment systems and mobile advertising are just some of the inventions that have been showcased at a Cambridge innovation centre. Funded by East of England Development Agency, the St John's... [13 Nov 2006]
Photos: Inside The Bunker
Photo The Bunker itself is electromagnetic pulse- and nuclear bomb-proof. Welcome to The Bunker, an ex-Ministry of Defence nuclear bunker now used for data backup and disaster recovery by the financial industry. [25 Oct 2005]
